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Find lodging, dining, activities, attractions and more in each region of the Mat-Su Valley. More Info
Backcountry Adventures
There are hundreds of ways to explore the backcountry. Go on your own two feet hiking and camping for the night. Or float down river taking your time. You can even go motorized on an all-terrain vehicle. Whatever you decide, choose from a list of experienced guides who can show you the way and get you geared up!
Aurora Heli-Expeditions
- 29979 E Knik River Road
- Palmer, AK 99645
- Phone: (907) 707-0225
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Aurora Heli-Expeditions
- 29979 E Knik River Road
- Palmer, AK 99645
- Phone: (907) 707-0225
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Denali Outdoor Center, Inc.
- Denali Park, Mile 240 Parks Hwy.
- Denali Park, AK 99755
- Phone: (907) 683-1925
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Deshka Landing Outdoor Association LLC
- 29691 W Deshka Landing Road
- Willow, AK 99688
- Phone: (907) 495-3374
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We provide year-round access to the Susitna River Drainage via our boat launch in the summer and snowmachine trails in the winter. more
K2 Aviation
- Talkeetna State Airport
- Talkeetna, AK 99676-0545
- Phone: (907) 733-2291
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K2 -The Denali Flightseeing Company more
Knik Glacier Tours
- 26326 Buckshot Drive
- Palmer, AK 99645
- Phone: (907) 745-1577
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Knik Glacier visitor information near Palmer. Daily natural history tours to Knik Glacier, Alaska's premier natural wonder. Four hour tours $60 overnight from $100. Kayaking, hiking, wildlife viewing. Campers and RVs welcome. more
MICA Guides
- MP 102.5 Glenn Highway
- Matanuska Glacier, AK 99645
- Phone: (907) 351-7587
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Walk on a glacier. Guided hiking and ice climbing on the Matanuska Glacier, just 2 hours from Anchorage. No experience necessary. Ages 6 and up welcome. Open May - September. more
Northern Lights Adventures
- Mile 62.3 Parks Hwy.
- Willow, AK 99688
- Phone: (907) 495-6562
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We offer dogsled rides, tours, seminars and guided snowmobile tours. Enjoy a memorable winter experience of scenic trails and wildlife. Package deals with accommodation at our clean chalets. more
Susitna River Lodging
- 23094 S. Talkeetna Spur Rd
- Mile 13.5 Talkeetna Spur Rd
- Talkeetna, AK 99676
- Phone: (907) 733-0505
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All of our comfortable Cabins and Suites have a kitchenette, full private bathroom, electric fireplace and scenic view. Open year round, now accepting pets in cabins more
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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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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