Mat-Su Valley Blog

We are staring at June 1 next week, and already, weekend plans are filling up throughout the entire summer. This year more than ever before, it's important to get out and support local tourism businesses who are facing uncertain futures. Whether you take a flightseeing trip or just stop in at a...

The annual Memorial Day celebration will take place Monday at the Veterans Wall of Honor, with a few changes in face of the Covid-19 pandemic. The event takes place at 1 p.m., and there will be bleacher seating available for people since the governor's announcement of a complete reopening of the...

One of the biggest Mother's Day traditions in the Mat-Su Valley is the opening of the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer. This year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the farm is closed, but thanks to technology, the traditional will stay alive. This Sunday, the Musk Ox Farm is hosting it's traditional event,...

Today kicks off National Travel and Tourism Week, and, in the face of a global pandemic, it takes on a much different tone. While we can't welcome our guests in person, we can still celebrate the Spirit of Travel and all the positive things the tourism industry provides to our community. Communities...

Can't visit the Mat-Su Valley because you are stuck at home? No problem! We'll come to you, and give you something to do to break up the monotony! The Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau has created eight virtual jigsaws featuring noteworthy scenes, attractions and activities from around the Valley....

April 22 in the 50th anniversary of Earth Day around the world, a time to reflect on the importance the environment has on our surroundings. Now more than ever, in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, we realize how Alaska's amazing natural beauty is so important to our well being, both physically and...

Right now, it's time to stay home, be safe and stay healthy. But that doesn't mean you don't have the opportunity to virtually visit, particularly at the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer. Every Thursday, the farm is hosting a Facebook Live event at 11 a.m. Alaska time. Viewers tune in and are treated to a...

During these uncertain times, the Mat-Su CVB is here to provide our partners with resources they need, as well as information to our visitors. We are all in this together, and together, we will get through it. For our visitors, we look forward to the day we can welcome you and show you why we love...

The last few weeks have been unprecedented for all of us as our day-to-day routines have been put on pause to combat the spread of the Covid-19 virus. In addition to the overwhelming health and social consequences, it is having a major impact on our economy, and particularly the travel and...

With a healthy dump of fresh snow, it's time for the fun and funky Oosik Classic Ski Race in Talkeetna Saturday, March 14. The Oosik, now in its 20th 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...