Visit Mat-Su Valley, Alaska | Experience Mountains & Glaciers

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Matanuska-Susitna Valley

Palmer, Sutton, Glacier View

The Glenn Highway features views of glaciers, as well as the town of Palmer. Read More

Denali Country

The best views of Denali are from the Talkeetna area. Read More

Wasilla

Wasilla has many museums, shops and restaurants. Read More

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Sep 13 - 27

Fall Harvest Festival at Pyrah's Pioneer Peak Farm

Community Hike: 50ish and over

Matanuska Community Farmers Market

Must See in Mat-Su

Hatcher Pass

The pathway is scenic 49-mile rugged mountain pass with breathtaking views all year long. Along the way you can also visit historic Independence Gold Mine.. Read More...

Fishing in the Valley

Cast a line for an Alaska fishing trip experience of a lifetime. Fish on your own, stay at an Alaskan fishing lodge, or use an Alaskan fishing charter to catch your dream. Read More...

Experience Our Glaciers

You can see a glacier just about anywhere in Alaska, but in the Mat-Su Valley, you can actually get out and touch one. It's an unforgettable adventure you'll cherish forever.. Read More...

Mat-Su Blog

Fall migration in The Mat-Su

It's just like clockwork. Autumn colors return to The Mat-Su Alaska and the fall bird migration begins. As soon as snows appear in our Glacier... Read More

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Chasing the Aurora: Our Guide to...

Seeing the Northern Lights in person is (hands down) one of the most striking experiences Alaska has to offer. While there are several vantage points... Read More

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Alaska State Fair

We're keeping this blog updated every week so you can see what's going on at the 2025 Alaska State Fair. Here are the concerts happening... Read More

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Share your adventure! #TheMatSu

Get out and explore The Mat-Su Alaska, and then share your photos on social media. Tag us on Instagram @matsuvalleyak, and use #TheMatSu on Instagram and Facebook for your chance to be featured in our gallery!

Lake George

Knik Glacier

The Butte and Pioneer Peak

Dog Mushing

Agricultural Roots

Denali State Park

Matanuska Glacier

Winter Vacations

Hiking

Glaciers

Matanuska-Susitna Valley

Palmer, Sutton, Glacier View

Denali Country

Wasilla

Featured Events

Fall Harvest Festival at Pyrah's Pioneer Peak Farm

Community Hike: 50ish and over

Matanuska Community Farmers Market

Must See in Mat-Su

Hatcher Pass

Fishing in the Valley

Experience Our Glaciers

Mat-Su Blog

Fall migration in The Mat-Su

Chasing the Aurora: Our Guide to...

Alaska State Fair

Share your adventure! #TheMatSu

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