Mat-Su Valley Blog

There is a takeover of Palmer coming this weekend, and women around the Southcentral Alaska region have been looking forward to it for months. The eighth-annual Who Let The Girls Out event in downtown Palmer includes two days of events April 21-22, sales and special opportunities for women at...

With summer right around the corner, it's time to start planning road trips. The Mat-Su Valley is an ideal destination for RVers looking for scenic wonder and camping opportunities. There are several companies that rent RVs in Anchorage, so even if you don't own one, there are still opportunities to...

The Mat-Su Valley's music scene continues to grow, thanks to new venues, new events and even some national notoriety. The Valley will build on that scene on Memorial Day weekend with the Great Alaska Music Festival's initial event at the Alaska State Fairgrounds. Grammy-award winning Portugal. The...

The first sign of spring is this weekend - the annual Mat-Su Outdoorsman Show at the Menard Center. You know that summer can't be too far away once the outdoor show season starts, and the Mat-Su show is the first one up on the calendar this year. The show, which runs Friday through Sunday, features...

With spring right around the corner, it's time for the fun and funky Oosik Classic Ski Race in Talkeetna Saturday, March 17. The Oosik, now in its 18th year, is hosted by the Denali Nordic Ski Club and is one of the most fun and funky races in Alaska. The course changes every year, but there are two...

Big Lake is the place to be March 9-11, as more than 100 pond hockey teams from around Alaska are convening for three days of nonstop hockey action. The Last Frontier Pond Hockey Classic returns to Big Lake for the second winter in a row. Sponsored by the Scotty Gomez Foundation, it's the largest...

After a one-year hiatus, the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race officially returns to Willow for the start this Sunday. Mushers will leave the starting line at 2 p.m., in two-minute intervals. For the mushers, this is the start of a 1,100-mile journey to Nome, with their teams of 16 huskies. This is the...

When you think of foodie destinations, the Mat-Su Valley may not be at the top of your mind. But that's slowly changing, with an evolving dining scene that features locally sourced produce, unique dishes, new breweries and creative chefs. Palmer is the agricultural hub of Alaska, and restaurants...

March is a great month to visit Talkeetna, as there are quirky and unique events held throughout the month. Warmer weather, longer days and fun times make it ideal for a weekend getaway. The month gets started with Iditarod - the race kicks off on March 4 on Willow Lake, and visitors can make their...

The first-ever Great Alaska Music Festival makes its debut on the Alaska State Fairgrounds in May, and this week, tickets went on sale for the two-day event that features five national headliners and several Alaska-based bands. Show organizers have been hard at work putting together the event. They...