Visit Alaska's Mat-Su Valley

08/17/2024

We’re in Talkeetna today, at the Live At Five concert that takes place every Friday in the summer!

08/15/2024

Show of hands! Who's going to the Alaska State Fair tomorrow? We'll update our blog with fair highlights throughout the course of the event, so check back here regularly!
https://www.alaskavisit.com/blog/post/alaska-state-fair/

It's finally here! Come to the Alaska State Fair!

08/13/2024

Some of the Mat-Su Valley's gorgeous fireweed photographed by Brooke RillaRuth Christensen on their way up the Matanuska Peak Trail. Thanks for letting us share, Brooke! Anybody else intereted in exploring this awesome trail! Here's a map and some details: https://www.alaskavisit.com/trail/matanuska-peak-trail/6287d163e9269475066c7e1d/

08/12/2024

Here's the answer to yesterday's post. If you've not taken the scenic drive down Petersville Road, we recommend it!
https://www.alaskavisit.com/blog/post/scenic-petersville-road/

For scenic drives, keep Petersville Road on your radar!

08/12/2024

Who can guess where in the Valley Justin went today? Stay tuned for the answer!

08/10/2024

Now, whale watching isn’t something traditionally advertised as a Valley experience, but just for fun, we’re going to share this video taken by staffer Justin Saunders, of beluga whales spotted at Goose Bay not two minutes ago.

08/09/2024

Have you driven the road to Summit Lake in Hatcher Pass lately? Don't let the clouds and drizzle stop you! Weather like this can turn that drive into quite the magical scene.
https://www.alaskavisit.com/things-to-do/scenic-drives/hatcher-pass-road-independence-mine/

08/09/2024

Dive into THIS!
https://www.alaskavisit.com/blog/post/now-that-is-deep-blue/

What ways have you explored the glaciers of the Mat-Su Valley?

08/07/2024

We sent some of our staff on a recent Knik River Valley paddle tour with Adventures By True North AK. It was a blast! Here's a quick teaser clip of that trip, but we'll also leave a complete highlight video in the comments for you.

07/29/2024

Who's up for a Little Su float trip? This gentle river is a favorite among Valley residents for recreational rafting or canoeing, camping, and fishing!
https://www.alaskavisit.com/blog/post/floating-the-little-su/

07/25/2024

Like many of her fellow Mat-Su Valley residents, our staffer Katie Reeves enjoys all the outdoor adventures in this region. Follow our link below to share what YOU love about the Mat-Su Valley and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a flightseeing tour with Talkeetna Air Taxi!
https://wearematsu.com/

07/24/2024

Look like fun? The only thing missing in this photo is paddlers and that’s where YOU come in. Thanks to Adventures by True North AK for sharing your Knik River Valley paddling experience! Learn about all the ways you can enjoy the Mat-Su Valley’s lakes and streams at AlaskaVisit.com!

07/19/2024

Judging from the smiles, it looks like a river float out of Talkeetna makes for a pretty fun day! Grab your posse and book a tour! Thanks to Talkeetna River Guides for sharing this image.
https://www.alaskavisit.com/things-to-do/great-outdoors/boating/

07/18/2024

How does a sled dog train for the Iditarod during the summer? Visit a working kennel to find out. Meet these champion athletes in person and gain a deeper appreciation for the Valley's sled dog culture!
https://www.alaskavisit.com/blog/post/mush-those-huskies/?preview=true&guid=14f7b1a0-e4c5-4b22-b8b0-e911f3462ed4

You can experience the thrill of dog mushing, even in the summer.

07/12/2024

📢 Attention Mat-Su Valley Community!
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Click the link below to participate and contribute to our vibrant community's story.
🔗 WeAreMatSu.com

The ‘We Are Mat-Su’ project aims to establish a distinct identity and brand position to enhance the Mat-Su Valley’s reputation as a premier destination for both visitors and residents.

07/10/2024

National Ice Cream Month? That's brilliant! There's no better place on earth to satisfy your crave for a scoop than Alaska's Mat-Su Valley. Find out where you can enjoy some unforgettable local flavors!
https://www.alaskavisit.com/blog/post/national-ice-cream-month/

See how the Valley celebrates National Ice Cream Month.

07/08/2024

Our friends at Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours have generously shared this awesome pic of Knik Glacier. Before the 1964 earthquake, this glacier was the star of an annual phenomenon known as jökulhlaup, which is Icelandic for "glacial run." Early residents held a lottery speculating on the exact date that the dam of ice in the Knik Gorge would burst and flood the valley each year. Take an ATV tour up the Knik River Valley and see how jökulhlaup shaped this unique corner of the Mat-Su region!

https://www.alaskavisit.com/things-to-do/great-outdoors/atving/

07/02/2024

You can book a scenic paddle trip from Jim Lake, down the Knik River, all the way to Reflections Lake on the Glenn Highway! If you think Pioneer Peak looks gigantic from downtown Palmer, wait until you're passing right under its nose on an inflatable kayak! Thanks to Adventures by True North AK for sharing this shot.
Check out alaskavisit.com to learn more!

07/01/2024

Will we see you in the Valley this July 4 weekend? No matter where you go, we've got something exciting planned. Check it out!
https://www.alaskavisit.com/blog/post/a-festive-fourth/

The Valley hosts several memorable events on the Fourth.

06/27/2024

The weather is looking great up here today! See you in Hatcher Pass!

06/26/2024

Looking for some genuine Alaska tranquility? Rent a canoe and explore the Nancy Lake State Recreation Area today!

06/25/2024

Take advantage of this weather and soar into the Alaska Range for an up close look at Denali!

06/25/2024

Take a float trip with Talkeetna River Guides. The weather is amazing this week!

06/21/2024

Here's some footage of the Pioneer Ridge Trail taken earlier this week. What a view! Make plans to hike the trails in the Mat-Su Valley this summer.
https://www.alaskavisit.com/trail/pioneer-peak-trail/6287d2b6e9269475066c7e22/

06/07/2024

It’s Opening Night!

You've waited all winter for this...

⚾️ MINERS OPENING DAY ⚾️

It's the Alaska Airlines 2024 Kick-Off weekend at Hermon Brothers Field!

And tonight's home opener is against the Anchorage Glacier Pilots at 6pm.

Need tickets? 🎟

Get to Friday Flings TODAY and look for a Miner for F.R.E.E. tickets!

Shout out to today's sponsors, Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters and the Miner's Booster Club.

Go Miners!! 👊

06/05/2024

These sheep were spotted on an ATV tour of the Knik River Valley with Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours! Enjoy a Mat-Su Valley wildlife experience on an unforgettable backcountry adventure!
https://www.alaskavisit.com/things-to-do/great-outdoors/backcountry-adventures/

06/04/2024

Leave a fun comment if you've had the good fortune to attend a live oompa band concert with a musk ox! No kidding, that's an actual real life experience that has GOT to be 100% exclusive to the Mat-Su Valley. Thanks to our friends for sharing these awesome shots!
https://www.alaskavisit.com/

06/04/2024

Thanks for sharing this spectacular view of the Alaska Range. Who's got plans to see Denali from the air this summer? You won't regret it!
https://www.alaskavisit.com/things-to-do/great-outdoors/flight-seeing/