Category: Only in Alaska
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Gold Rush History at Hatcher Pass
The rugged Hatcher Pass landscape awaits with incredible gold rush history — forever changed when Willow Creek placer gold was first discovered in 1896. Robert Lee Hatcher staked the first hard rock claim in 1906. In the ensuing years, several mining operations began. In 1938, the Alaska Free Gold Mine merged with Independence Mine to…
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Local Experts: Mat-Su Guide from a Talkeetna Resident
Trisha Costello, owner of the iconic Talkeetna Roadhouse, gives her perspective on living in Talkeetna. When I first thought of moving to Talkeetna from the Denali Park area, my friend told me “you will just LOVE it… Talkeetna is so Bohemian!” I wasn’t quite sure just what she meant, but I knew the winters would…
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A Brief History of Independence Mine
Discover how the Independence Mine, now a state historical park, was established and what daily life was like there!
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Alaska Day
Alaska Day is on October 18 and celebrates the formal transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States, paving the way for statehood.
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Iditarider Auction
The Iditarider Auction in The Mat-Su Alaska allows people to bid to be in the sled of an Iditarod dog musher at the start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Anchorage.
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Aurora Season Begins
Watch the aurora borealis, or northern lights, dance across the winter sky. Popular viewing locations include Hatcher Pass and Denali State Park.
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Mush Those Huskies
Experience the thrill of Iditarod dog mushing all year long, with summer mushing rides, kennel visits, and more!
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Solstice in Alaska
Solstice brings nearly 24 hours of daylight to Southcentral Alaska.
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Santa Sightings
Prior to Christmas, Santa Claus visited several Mat-Su Valley locations, including Government Peak Recreation Area, Hatcher Pass and Eklutna Tailrace.
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Did You Know
Learn five facts about the Mat-Su Valley, including the size of the borough as it relates to other countries and U.S. states.