Alaskans: Your Backyard, Reimagined
We know that Alaskans are a different breed of explorer. You don’t just visit the wilderness. You live in it. But even for those of us who call the Great North home, the Valley offers a variety of experiences that make a simple Saturday feel like a true expedition.
Just a short drive from Anchorage, The Mat-Su is the ultimate Alaskan staycation. It’s where agricultural grit meets the lakeside glow of the aurora, and where the trails are long enough to lose yourself and close enough to be home by dinner. This is your invitation to skip the drive-through and lean into the stay-awhile.
Palmer
Step into The Mat-Su grown lifestyle. Hike the Bodenburg Butte for a quick 360-degree view of the Matanuska Peak, then grab a pint at a local brewery that uses ingredients grown just down the road.
Wasilla
From the world-class singletrack at Crevasse Moraine to the motor-friendly waters of Lucille and Finger Lakes, Wasilla is the staging ground for energetic afternoons. It’s the perfect blend of urban convenience and doorstep wilderness.
Beyond the Day Trip
Why head back to the city when the sun hasn’t even set?
Build Your Own Adventure
There are over 23,000 square miles of The Mat-Su to uncover. Join the wild ones.
What peaks will you reach?
