Mat-Su Valley Blog

Happy Alaska Day! October 18 marks the formal transfer of the Territory of Alaska from Russia to the United States. And it was a pretty good deal, too - just $7.2 million. The sale price was approximately 2 cents an acre and enlarged the United States by 586,000 square miles. Alaska was originally a...

If you’re planning a trip to Alaska, chances are Anchorage is on your radar. But just an hour north of the city lies one of Alaska’s best-kept secrets: The Mat-Su—a massive, wild playground packed with glaciers, alpine passes, charming towns, and off-the-beaten-path adventures. Here are 7...