Places to Explore In Mat-Su Valley and Beyond

Discover the best places to explore in Mat-Su Valley and Beyond with curated recommendations from our travel experts.

Denali State Park

Between the Talkeetna Mountains and the Alaska Range, Denali State Park combines wooded lowlands and forested foothills topped by alpine tundra...

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Glennallen

This community of a few more than 500 residents is a good spot to gas up before continuing on to Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and...

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Lake Clark National Park and Preserve

When the weather is good, an idyllic choice beyond the Mat-Su Valley is the huge Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, on the Alaska Peninsula...

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Palmer

With mountain-ringed farms, Palmer is charming and photogenic. This is the place to search for 100-pound cabbages and fresh farm cheese. Historic buildings are scattered...

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Talkeetna

Talkeetna lies at the end of a spur road near Mile 99 of the Parks Highway. The town maintains a Wild West vibe with a...

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Wasilla

Wasilla made national news in 2008 when Sarah Palin, the former governor of the state and former mayor of the town, was picked to be...

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Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve

Encompassing 13.2 million acres (it's nearly the size of West Virginia), the Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve stretches from one of the tallest peaks...

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Fodor's The Complete Guide to the National Parks of the USA: All 63 parks from Maine to American Samoa

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