Category: Family-Friendly
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THE GATEWAY VISITOR CENTER
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The mat-su starts here One stop can ensure that you get the most out of your visit to The Mat-Su: the Gateway Visitor Center near Palmer. Whether you’re visiting Alaska for the first time or returning to relive the magic, the Gateway is a new experience for all. Having just opened their doors in the…
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LITTLE SU, BIG FUN
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Relax as you paddle your canoe or kayak down the Little Su River, and float along through pristine wilderness in The Mat-Su Alaska.
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GIANT CABBAGE WEIGH-OFF
In The Mat-Su, you’d better eat your vegetables before they eat YOU! The Alaska State Fair occurs annually in The Mat-Su. In addition to tractor pulls, live concerts, carnival rides, traditional dance performances and costume contests, this favorite event hosts the annual Giant Cabbage Weigh-off. Revered by many Alaska growers as the super bowl for…
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TASTE THE ALASKA STATE FAIR
Here’s a Mat-Su experience that every foodie should enjoy at least once. Although I’ll warn you that once won’t be enough. The annual Alaska State Fair, held in The Mat-Su, is Alaska’s largest and most popular event. It has everything from tractor pulls, livestock auctions, rodeos and big name concerts, to carnival rides, traditional dance…
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Eklutna Tailrace
Author One of The Mat-Su’s “hidden-in-plain-sight” treasures is a picturesque little spot known as Eklutna Tailrace (locals often just say “the tailrace”). This place is an absolute haven for anglers, dog walkers, photographers, paddlers, birders and other outdoor enthusiasts. Located at mile 3.5 on the Old Glenn Highway, the tailrace is a man made channel…
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Local Experts: Geocaching in the Mat-Su Valley
Wasilla’s Todd Stafford shares why he loves geocaching in the Mat-Su Valley. Geocaching was born on May 3, 2000, the day after the GPS system was made available for public use. A guy named Dave Ulmer hid a bucket in the woods south of Portland, Oregon filled with odds and ends, including a can of…
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Willow Winter Carnival
The Willow Winter Carnival in Alaska features dog sled races, craft fairs, fireworks, snowshoe softball and even outhouse races at the Willow Community Center.
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Bright up the Night
See more than 70 holiday light displays at the Alaska State Fair throughout December, and visit The Christmas Factory for holiday cheer.
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Five Reasons for a Winter Visit to the Mat Su Valley
Plan an Alaska winter vacation in The Mat-Su and enjoy a wide variety of unforgettable sights, activities and events!
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Alaska State Fair
The Alaska State Fair is the largest event in Alaska, with concerts, rides, midway games, and fun for the whole family.