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Matanuska & Knik Glaciers
You can see a glacier just about anywhere in Alaska. But in the Mat-Su Valley, you can actually experience one. Hike on Matanuska Glacier. Go Flightseeing and see the glaciers of Denali, "the Great One." Tour Knik Glacier by jetboat and enjoy a picnic lunch in view of the glacier's majestic and cathedral like spires of ice.
The Matanuska Glacier
The Matanuska Glacier is one of Alaska's most spectacular glaciers, is also one of the oldest. It looms over the Glenn Highway, is 27 miles long, stretches four miles across its foot and is easily seen and accessed from the Glenn Highway. Guided treks are available!
The Knik Glacier
The Knik Glacier averages about 200 feet thick. Its face is about three miles long at the head of Knik River, about five miles long along the gorge and 3.5 miles long in the valley of the Lake George. Before the great earthquake of 1964, Knik Glacier used to seal off Lake George Gorge causing Lake George to form. Each spring, the water would erode the glacier ice dam and as much as 150 million gallons of water per minute would begin to pour through the gorge, at times forming a wall of water 150 feet high. Visitors can enjoy viewing this natural wonder on an air boat, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or flightseeing tour.
Flightseeing the Glaciers
Flightseeing the glaciers at the base of Mt. McKinley, including Ruth Basin and Tokasitna Glacier, is a popular activity. During certain times of the year, pilots land on the Kahiltna and Ruth Glaciers, allowing passengers to walk on the ice rivers.
Helpful resources
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Maps and more
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Great outdoors
Discover more about boating, rafting, fishing, flightseeing and how to get into the backcountry of… More Info
Denali Flightseeing
Alaska's majestic scenery appears magnified from a Cessna window and the vantage point makes for good… More Info
glaciers
You can see a glacier just about anywhere in Alaska. But in the Mat-Su Valley, you can actually get out… More Info
Alaska Rafting
Uncover hidden jewels only accessible by boat. Hover in rapids through canyons, see glaciers calve fall… More Info
Dining in Mat-Su
Fine dining to cafes and everything in between. Don't be surprised if your portions are Alaska-sized.… More Info
Yahoo Mat-Su! Where Alaska comes to play
The Mat-Su Valley is your place for adventure. From flightseeing Mount McKinley to rafting the Matanuska River, excitement is right around every corner. Spectacular views abound, from mountains to glaciers to wildlife. Conveniently located 35 miles north of Anchorage, your Alaska experience begins when you get to the Mat-Su Valley. Spend a day exploring Hatcher Pass, test your luck fishing or take advantage of the bountiful hiking. The Mat-Su Valley - where Alaska comes to play!
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Alaska adventure is everywhere in the Mat-Su Valley! Summer and winter you will find a wide variety...
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Three mountain ranges... 2,000 miles of trails... thousands of lakes... hundreds of miles of rivers...
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