Category: Things to Do
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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.
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Changes Coming in Denali
Denali Park Road will be closed at Mile 43 following a landslide at Pretty Rocks. The Denali Highway is a great alternative for visitors wanting a Denali experience.
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Independence Mine Opening
Independence Mine in Hatcher Pass is opening, including guided hikes, tours of the mine, outdoor gear rental and a snack shop in the visitor center.
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Go Big Go Alaska
Alaska Airlines and the Alaska Travel Industry Association are offering a special discount to visitors traveling to Alaska during the summer.
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Virtual Visits
Tour operations like the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, Alaska are turning to virtual tours and live social media posts to help travelers during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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New Year New Adventures
This year make it a resolution to walk on a glacier, flightsee around Denali, hike in Hatcher Pass, catch a king salmon or explore a new trail in the Mat-Su Valley.
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Talkeetna Ranger Station
The Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station is where all climbers of Denali and Foraker must stop and register.
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Winter Events
Winter events like Colony Christmas, Iditarod and Talkeetna Winterfest have lots of activities.