Mat-Su Valley Blog

With the end of summer comes a new season - aurora watching. And the season got off to a great start, as amazing displays of the northern lights have been seen in the skies over the Mat-Su Valley for more than a week. The northern lights are a natural phenomenon that have to be seen to truly be...

Alaskans love summer, for good reason. But don't sleep on fall - there's a ton of great activities going on in the Mat-Su Valley in late September and early October. Here are five of our favorite things to do once summer is over, but winter is still a month or two down the road: 1. Take a hike....

The Knik River Valley is one of the Mat-Su Valley's hidden gems, and the recreation opportunities are endless. The Knik River Valley is accessible by Knik River Road, off the Old Glenn Highway. At the end of the road is Knik River Lodge , which has amazing views of the Chugach Mountains and Knik...

There is a crispness in the air, as summer says good-bye to the Valley. Now is a great time to explore the Valley and take a scenic drive that bursts with color. One of our favorite drives is the Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway, from Palmer north all the way to Lake Louise. It truly lives up to...