Yahoo Mat-Su! Where Alaska comes to play
The views are grand, the lifestyle simple and there are no limits on adventure.  Mat-Su, Alaska has it all!  

Convenient to both Anchorage and Denali National Park, easily reached by car or the Alaska Railroad, the Matanuska-Susitna Valley sprawls across 23,000 square miles of pure Alaska wilderness.

Towering mountains, huge glacier valleys, fish-filled rivers and lakes, abundant Alaska wildlife, glorious hiking country, scenic camping and quaint frontier communities – the Mat-Su is what Alaska visitors dream about.

What’s on your Alaska Must-see, Must-do List? 

Flightsee over glaciers, lakes, Mount McKinley or the Iditarod Trail   more>>
Trek across Matanuska Glacier or take an ATV tour to Knik Glacier   more>>
Visit farmlands in historic Palmer and pick your own giant veggies  more>>
Find the road less traveled. Rent an RV for a scenic self-drive tour   more>>
Raft or kayak 500 river miles deemed "Exceptional Recreation Rivers" more>>
Rest, relax and reunite with your family at a cozy wilderness lodge  more>>
Take a hike! There are more than 2,000 miles of trails to choose from! more>>
Take in the local culture and visit museums to discover Alaska’s roots more>>
Explore Hatcher Pass and the historic Independence Mine State Park more>>


You too will be saying, “Yahoo, Mat-Su!”

Order the free official Mat-Su Visitor Guide, check out the suggested Alaska itineraries and view specials provided by Alaska fishing guides, vacation packages, lodges, cabins, hotels/B&Bs, attractions and activities listed on this site within Vacation Fundamentals.