Mat-Su Valley Blog

On Aug. 25, the Alaska State Fair kicks off 12 days of excitement, with events happening all day, ever day. The fair is the largest event in Alaska, and is truly something you don't want to miss. Make your plans to get to the fairgrounds as the last blast of summer takes center stage. Every person...

The National Parks Service is celebrating its centennial anniversary in 2016, and this weekend, Denali National Park and Preserve will be celebrating with several fun events in downtown Talkeetna. On Saturday, Aug. 13, the Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station is hosting several activities that...

With spectacular views of Pioneer Peak and the Butte, the Reindeer Farm is a memorable stop on any visit to the Mat-Su Valley, particularly if you have kids in tow. At the farm, you have the opportunity to pet and even feed the reindeer, something that makes kids' faces light up with excitement. The...