Mat-Su Valley Blog

After a long and crazy winter, the weather is starting to turn, the snow is melting and our thoughts are naturally turning to summer adventures. Alaska summers seem to go way too fast, so we are making a checklist to make sure we get out and don't miss a thing this summer! With that in mind, here's...

There is no better gift to give this holiday season than the gift of adventure, and the Mat-Su Valley has countless opportunities. Giving the gift of travel and adventure is a unique, memorable gift that creates memories that will last a lifetime. Years down the road, the recipient won't remember...

This is the summer of the road trip, and the summer of Alaskans visiting their own backyards. A road trip is a great way to explore new areas and practice good social distancing. And when you are talking about Alaska road trips, they don't get much better than the Glenn Highway National Scenic...

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...

Don't just dream about standing on Denali - you can make it happen with a memorable flightseeing trip from Talkeetna. Talkeetna is home to several aviation companies that offer different tours, all of which take you into the Alaska Range, with its many peaks and glaciers in full view. Just 50 air...