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Glaciers
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Birding
Dog Sledding Adventures
ATVing
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State Parks
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Denali State Park
Nancy Lakes State Recreation Area
Government Peak Recreation Area
State Parks and Public Lands
Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
Scenic Drives
Scenic Drives
Glenn, Denali and Parks Highway Loop
Hatcher Pass Road and Independence
Hatcher Pass Road and Independence
Best Hikes in Hatcher Pass
Knik-Goose Bay Road Scenic Drive
Old Glenn Highway Scenic Loop
Petersville Road Scenic Drive
Museums
Dining
Dining
Mat-Su Breweries
Shopping
Farmers Markets
Winter Vacations
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Winter Events
Skeetawk Ski Area
Dog Sledding Adventures
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Aurora Borealis
Ice Fishing
Ski, Snowboard and Snowshoe Trails
Top Winter Destinations
Guided Snowmobile Tours
Hatcher Pass
Winter Vacation Itinerary
Fat Tire Biking
Ice Cave Exploring
Mat-Su Puzzle Challenge
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Submit Your Event
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Iditarod
Alaska State Fair
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Palmer Colony Days
Talkeetna Winterfest
Willow Winter Carnival
Colony Christmas
Friday Flings
Fourth of July
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Golf
Mat-Su Miners Baseball
This Weekend
Lodging
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Bed & Breakfasts
Cabins/Vacation Homes
Wilderness Lodges
Campgrounds and RV Parks
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Daylight and Temperature
Mileage Chart
Where Is Mat-Su, Alaska?
History
Explore by Region
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Palmer, Sutton and Glenn Highway
Palmer, Sutton and Glenn Highway
Palmer
Palmer
Palmer Attractions
Sutton
Glenn Highway
Knik River Valley
Glacier View
Wasilla, Big Lake and Houston
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Houston
Gold Rush Country
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Talkeetna Resident
Geocaching
Rafting
Fishing
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Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Trip
Transportation and Maps
Itineraries
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3-Night Mat-Su Base Camp
5-Night Mat-Su Base Camp
7-Night Mat-Su Base Camp
Alaska Family Vacations
Girls' Getaways Alaska-Style
Culture and Heritage Itineraries
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Giant Cabbages and Colony Beginnings
Alaska Gold Rush History
Athabascan Heritage
Denali Bound
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Sample Winter Itinerary
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Knik Glacier
Credit: Tom Bol
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