Category - Things to Do

5 fun fall ideas

September 20, 2018 by Casey Ressler
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 Mat-Su Valley's music scene continues to grow, thanks to new venues, new events and even some national notoriety. The Valley will build on that scene on Memorial Day weekend with the Great Alaska Music Festival's initial event at the Alaska State Fairgrounds. Grammy-award winning Portugal. The...
When it comes to winter recreation, there is simply no better place to be than Hatcher Pass, nestled into the Talkeetna Mountains. Hatcher Pass is the ideal destination for winter enthusiasts, as the area boasts something for everyone. It's usually the first area to get snow in the fall, and the...

Theater options abound

November 15, 2017 by Casey Ressler
When it comes to performing arts, there are plenty of options in the Mat-Su Valley, and a host of venues that are as amazing as they are unique. Leading the way is Valley Performing Arts, which has been bringing top-level theater to the Mat-Su Valley for 42 years. Each season, VPA puts on seven...
Tucked in Denali State Park, the Alaska Veterans Memorial honors Alaska's veterans in a big way. Many Alaskans have driven right past the memorial, located at Mile 147.1 Parks Highway, without ever stopping. They should stop, because the memorial is an interesting peak into the military history of...