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Find lodging, dining, activities, attractions and more in each region of the Mat-Su Valley. More Info
The Great Outdoors
Fishing
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Mat-Su Outdoor Activities in the Alaska Wilderness
Three mountain ranges... 2,000 miles of trails... thousands of lakes... hundreds of miles of rivers and streams... long daylight hours. All this combined equals endless Mat-Su outdoor activities and adventures! We've got options for the active adventure seeker and even for those that just want to dabble.
Discover more about these Outdoor Activities:
- Boating and rafting: See hidden jewels that are only accessible by boat or raft.
- Alaska fishing: Fish for Salmon and trout at a fishing lodge, fishing charter, or on your own.
- Flightseeing : Have a chance to see Denali and the spectacular scale of Alaska's wilderness.
- How to get into the backcountry of Alaska, and experience true Alaskan wilderness.
Plan your Alaska wilderness adventure when visiting the Mat-Su with our Visitor Guide.
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
Find Alaska Highway maps and mileage chart for distances between destination points within the Mat-Su… More Info
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
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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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Three mountain ranges... 2,000 miles of trails... thousands of lakes... hundreds of miles of rivers...
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