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...