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Palmer

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Wasilla

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Talkeetna

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35° F

Visitors

Visitors Guide

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Video and Photo Tour

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Special Offers

Activities

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05/10/2013 – 05/31/2013

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Fish for May king salmon on a scenic Alaska river located 90 minutes from Anchorage or 45 minutes from Wasilla. Save $30 per person for our 6-hour guided trip with a friendly Alaskan guide, roomy jet boat, all fishing tackle supplied, fish filleting at the end of your trip. Wildlife often seen on May trips include bald eagles, beavers, and waterfowl. On clear days guests enjoy a scenic view of Mt McKinley and occasionally see moose, seals, bear, coyote. Call NOW at 907-746-2199 for best availability of prime May fishing dates at only $100 per guest.

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Lodging

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02/19/2013 – 06/30/2013

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Save 10% on an overnight stay at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge and round-trip rail transportation between Anchorage and Talkeetna on the scenic Alaska Railroad. Offer valid on travel between May 20, 2013 - September 14, 2013 based on availability. Offer expires June 30, 2013

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05/15/2013 – 09/15/2013

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Book online and enjoy a special rate on a Tuesday or Thursday night stay in our Guest Lodge. Rates starting at $139 May/September and $199 June/July/August. Get out and enjoy Talkeetna and the spectacular views of Mt. McKinley and the Alaska Range. At Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge you are minutes from adventure - ziplining, flightseeing, jetboat tours, kayaking and more.

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Special Offers

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01/21/2013 – 09/30/2013

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When you come and enjoy Alaska world-class salmon and trout fishing with us on the Little Susitna, Deshka and Talkeetna River here in the Mat-Su Valley, you will get a savings of $30 off our original price of $150 per person on any guided half day fishing trip when you book with Fisherman's Choice Charters. We provide all Spin Fishing Gear, Tackle, Wading gear, Rain Gear and Fish Cleaning on our guided trips.

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05/10/2013 – 05/31/2013

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Fish for May king salmon on a scenic Alaska river located 90 minutes from Anchorage or 45 minutes from Wasilla. Save $30 per person for our 6-hour guided trip with a friendly Alaskan guide, roomy jet boat, all fishing tackle supplied, fish filleting at the end of your trip. Wildlife often seen on May trips include bald eagles, beavers, and waterfowl. On clear days guests enjoy a scenic view of Mt McKinley and occasionally see moose, seals, bear, coyote. Call NOW at 907-746-2199 for best availability of prime May fishing dates at only $100 per guest.

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The Mat-Su Valley is where Alaska comes to play! And there's no better traveling companion than the Mat-Su Valley Visitor Guide. Have maps, milage charts, phone numbers, lodging and activity information right at your fingertips! You can request your complimentary Visitor Guide online by following the link provided below. Or call us at (907) 746-5000 and request your guide over the phone! Already in Alaska? No problem. We can direct you to the nearest visitor center that can provide a copy of our Visitor Guide. See you in The Valley!

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With so much to see and do in Alaska's Mat-Su Valley, it's no wonder people turn to our Facebook page to keep tabs on the goings on out here. With numerous popular events in The Valley, including the famous Alaska State Fair, Facebook gives you first hand updates so you won't miss a thing! YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN A GOOD DEAL MIGHT POP UP ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE! Join us today!

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02/01/2013 – 09/08/2013

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If you are an Alaska state resident and would like to get you and your family out in to Alaska, we offer fully guided rafting and kayaking tours. Give us a call and set up a trip today.

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02/19/2013 – 06/30/2013

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Save 10% on an overnight stay at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge and round-trip rail transportation between Anchorage and Talkeetna on the scenic Alaska Railroad. Offer valid on travel between May 20, 2013 - September 14, 2013 based on availability. Offer expires June 30, 2013

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Video Photo Tour

Video Photo Tour

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Social Media

Social Media

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Helpful resources

Helpful resources

So you're planning a trip to Alaska and need some help getting started. You've come to the right place! More Info

Maps and more

Maps and more

Find Alaska Highway maps and mileage chart for distances between destination points within the Mat-Su… More Info

Great outdoors

Great outdoors

Discover more about boating, rafting, fishing, flightseeing and how to get into the backcountry of… More Info

Denali Flightseeing

Denali Flightseeing

Alaska's majestic scenery appears magnified from a Cessna window and the vantage point makes for good… More Info

glaciers

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

Alaska Rafting

Uncover hidden jewels only accessible by boat. Hover in rapids through canyons, see glaciers calve fall… More Info

Dining in Mat-Su

Dining in Mat-Su

Fine dining to cafes and everything in between. Don't be surprised if your portions are Alaska-sized.… More Info

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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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