Category: Photography & Sightseeing
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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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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: 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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Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway
Drive the Glenn Highway (Highway 1), one of the nation’s most scenic drives, with views of the Chugach Mountains, the Talkeetna Mountains and Matanuska Glacier.
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Hatcher Pass Open for Fun
Plan a cold-season outing now: explore Independence Mine on foot, ski groomed routes at Government Peak, snowshoe, sled, see auroras.
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The Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway
Drive Alaska’s Glenn Highway for epic glacier views, wildlife, and adventure. Hike, raft, and explore the stunning Matanuska Glacier region.
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Scenic Petersville Road
With rivers, ponds, meadows, and waterfalls, Petersville Road in the Mat-Su Valley promises scenic beauty regardless of the time of year or weather.
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Signs of the Seasons
Signs that Alaska is transitioning into winter include blooming fireweed, snow dusting the Chugach Mountains and harvesting blueberries in Hatcher Pass.
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Fall Drives
Take a scenic drive this fall in the Mat-Su Valley, with fall colors popping from Denali State Park to the Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway.
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Rv Paradise
The Mat-Su Valley is an RV paradise, with views of glacier, mountains, Denali and oftentimes wildlife. The Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway and the Parks Highway bisect the Mat-Su area.