Mat-Su Valley Blog

At this time of year, we often get asked, "Is Hatcher Pass open?" The answer is YES! And to be honest, it's a great time to visit one of Alaska's most scenic places. Hatcher Pass remains open year-round, although with a few caveats. The road over the pass closed on Oct. 1, so you can't drive from...

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...

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...

Getting there is half the fun when it comes to any destination along the Glenn Highway, which leads north out of Palmer. The Glenn Highway has been designated a National Scenic Byway for good reason - the views along the way are absolutely breathtaking, including mountains, glaciers and rivers. It's...

With summer right around the corner, it's time to start planning road trips. The Mat-Su Valley is an ideal destination for RVers looking for scenic wonder and camping opportunities. There are several companies that rent RVs in Anchorage, so even if you don't own one, there are still opportunities to...

We always joke that in Alaska, summer turns to winter and includes roughly 47 minutes of autumn. But a trip up the Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway last weekend proved that wrong - and proved that in Alaska, fall colors can put on quite a show. Our trip started in Palmer and headed up to...