Category: Things to Do
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Local Experts: Rafting in the Mat-Su
Local rafting experts at NOVA Alaska Guides shares their love of rafting. In the Matanuska and Susitna Valleys, one of our biggest recreational assets are the rivers, in fact, you won’t find many places on earth with such a diverse multitude. In addition to the volume of rivers, their historical use here by natives, explorers, pioneers, and others has proven there’s…
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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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Wilderness Woman Competition & Bachelor Society Auction
The Talkeetna Wilderness Woman competition and Bachelor Auction highlight the first weekend of Talkeetna Winterfest in The Mat-Su Alaska.
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7 Must Do Adventures in the Mat Su
Glaciers, salmon, mining history, sled dog culture; these are just a few of the unique ways that The Mat-Su can enhance your Alaska vacation.
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7 Ideas for Summer Fun
Summer is a great time in The Mat-Su Alaska, with trips to Hatcher Pass, Talkeetna, Denali State Park and even college baseball games.
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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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Shop Small
Support small businesses in the Mat-Su Valley by shopping locally for holiday gifts the weekend after Thanksgiving.
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Harvest Season in the Valley
Find some of the juiciest, tastiest produce you’ve ever had here in the Mat-Su Valley! From apples and carrots to squash and flowers, harvest season in Alaska has something for everyone.
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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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Top Picks for Summer
The Mat-Su Valley has summer activities that include visiting Denali, fishing, camping, trekking on Matanuska Glacier and agriculture tours and restaurants.