What to See
Alaska adventure is everywhere in the Mat-Su Valley! Summer and winter you will find a wide variety of options. Here are some ideas to get you going.Trail Mix - run, bike, or hike! With over 2,000 miles of trails to choose from, there are few limits to destinations, distances and degrees of difficulty. Hike around the historic mining region in Hatcher Pass. Explore the Talkeetna Mountains into a wilderness of tundra, alpine valleys and clear streams on an ATV, snowmobile or on foot by professional guide service.
Come on in, the water's fine! The Valley has lots of river miles, hundreds in fact. Fish for salmon, whitewater raft or float down gentle waters with an expert guide. Or paddle through the Nancy Lake trail system on a canoe you can rent on site. Lake Louise (off the Glenn Highway) is a premier year round hub for water activities, too.
Learn about the Locals. The restored townsite in Wasilla is a great place to start. Wander the buildings and visit the museum. In Palmer, discover its roots at the Palmer Museum of History and Art and the Colony House Museum. Take Talkeetna's 16-site historic town walking tour and see for yourself how the miners and trappers lived.
Marvel at North America's Highest Peak, 20,320 ft. Mt. McKinley. Hike in Denali State Park on Kesugi or Curry Ridge for undisturbed vistas of the ‘High One'. Roadside pull offs provide safe areas to marvel at McKinley's grandeur. Take an aerial view on a flightseeing trip as you climb toward Denali's lofty summit. A for sure spiritual experience!
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Year Round Family Fun! The Mat-Su has something to keep both the young and young-at-heart happy and entertained. Visit unique attractions like Musk Ox farms to learn about these animals and how their products contribute to Alaska's economy. Sample the "goods" at the Matanuska Creamery for fresh milk, cheese and ice cream. Take a sled dog cart ride and meet the pups at a working dog sled kennel.
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e-Newsletter for Visitors
Find out what's happening in the Valley through the Mat-Su Valley Compass e-newsletter! Published once a month throughout the winter and bi-weekly in the summer, this newsletter points you in the right direction when visiting the Valley!Activity Availability Report - Available Online
So you have a little extra time in the Valley and are wondering what to do. Visit our online availability system at www.lodging-matsu.com for the latest information on available tours and attractions. Or stop by our Visitor Center to review the report updated daily.
AK's Best/Fisherman's Choice Charters
- P.O. Box 940276
- Houston , AK 99694-0276
- Phone: (907) 892-8707
- Region: Lake Country
"Voted Mat-Su Valley's Best Fishing Charter 10 Times Since 2000!" As Featured on ESPN2! Fishing all 5 species of Alaska Salmon and Rainbow Trout north of Anchorage. and has been awarded the #1
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EmailAlaska ATV Adventures
- 17023 Kantishna Drive
- Eagle River , AK 99577
- Phone: (907) 694-4294
- Region: Areawide Services
Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours
- 17435 Marcus Baker Drive
- Palmer , AK 99645
- Phone: (907) 745-2505
- Region: Glacier Country
Palmer area guided ATV tours. Wintertime snowmboile tours. See lakes, rivers, woodlands, mountains, glaciers, wildlife (moose, dall sheep, fox, bears, wolves). Tours: Half day. Full day includes
Alaska Bush Float Plane Service
- PO Box 264
- Talkeetna , AK 99676
- Phone: (907) 733-1693
- Region: Denali Country
Alaska Coastal Explorer
- 4251 Dimond Way
- Wasilla , AK 99654
- Phone: (907) 376-3536
- Region: Outside Mat-Su Borough
Alaska Raceway Park
- Mile 10.4 Old Glenn Hwy.
- Palmer , AK 99645
- Phone: (907) 746-7223
- Region: Glacier Country
Alaska Salmon Fishing/Fishtale River Guides
- Little Susitna and Deshka Rivers
- Palmer, AK 99645
- Phone: (907) 746-2199
- Region: Lake Country
Guided fishing charters jetboat to Mat-Su Valley's best silver and king salmon fishing. Winter ice fishing excursions. Techniques instruction, tackle, roomy boats, lodges. Website pictures, fishing
Alaska Salmon Fishing/Fishtale River Guides
- Little Susitna and Deshka Rivers
- , AK 99645
- Phone: (907) 746-2199
- Region: Lake Country
Guided fishing charters jetboat you to Mat-Su Valley's best king, chum, and silver salmon fishing. Fishing and lodging package vacations, day fishing trips, riverboat transportation service.
glaciers
You can see a glacier just about anywhere in Alaska. But in the Mat-Su Valley, you can actually get out… More Info
Boating
Uncover hidden jewels only accessible by boat. Hover in rapids through canyons, see glaciers calve fall… 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
Flight seeing
Alaska's majestic scenery appears magnified from a Cessna window and the vantage point makes for good… More Info
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
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 views are grand, the lifestyle simple and there are no limits on adventure. Mat-Su, Alaska has it all! Convenient to both Anchorage and Denali National Park, easily reached by car or the Alaska Railroad, the Matanuska-Susitna Valley sprawls across 23,000 square miles of pure Alaska wilderness. Towering mountains, huge glacier valleys, fish-filled rivers and lakes, abundant Alaska wildlife, glorious hiking country, scenic camping and quaint frontier communities at the Mat-Su is what Alaska visitors dream about.
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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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Alaska winters are spectacular in the Mat-Su Valley. Alpenglow sunsets over Denali, winter ice fish...
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