Matanuska-Susitna Borough Travel Guide

Alaska

At 27 miles long by 4 miles wide, it is the largest glacier accessible by car in the United States. While taking a guided tour with my friend, we walked through hundreds of feet of vein like tunnels of ice, we ended up in a wide opening that had one of the most beautiful reflections I have ever seen/photographed in my life. (RyanCorlisPhotography) #Adventure #Alaska #Glacier
At 27 miles long by 4 miles wide, it is the largest glacier accessible by car in the United States. While taking a guided tour with my friend, we walked through hundreds of feet of vein like tunnels of ice, we ended up in a wide opening that had one of the most beautiful reflections I have ever seen/photographed in my life. (RyanCorlisPhotography) #Adventure #Alaska #Glacier
Deep in the Tordrillo Mountains that top out of 12,000 feet hiking along a glacier that stretches over 20 miles long and over a 1000 feet deep
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Discovered this hike recently in Hatchers Pass.

Popular cities in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Palmer which includes mountains as well as an individual male
Palmer
Known for Family-friendly, Hiking and Glaciers
The breadbasket of the Matanuska Valley combines the spirit of Midwestern ranching with breathtaking Alaskan mountain scenery.

Reasons to visit

  • Reindeer Farm
  • Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
  • Lazy Mountain
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Tundra landscape in Western Alaska with rolling hills piles of mine tailings left behind by a gold dredge and river in autumn colors in the vicinity of Nome, Alaska
Willow
Known for Rivers, Relaxing and Fishing
Trip time! Discover the riverfront, forests and sports in relaxing Willow.

Reasons to visit

  • Willow Creek State Recreation Area
  • Summit Lake State Recreation Site
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Talkeetna featuring mountains, snow and cross-country skiing
Talkeetna
Known for Nature, Hiking and Tours
Experience the cafes, glaciers and riverfront in Talkeetna!

Reasons to visit

  • Village Park
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Pano of mountains behind lake in Wasilla
Wasilla
Known for Lakes, Family-friendly and Mountains
Wasilla is calling! Discover its lake views, museums, sunsets and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Lucile Lake
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Alaska Range and Mt. Denali seen from K'esugi Ridge Trail, Denali State Park, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Southcentral Alaska, Alaska, USA
Trapper Creek
Known for Nature, Scenery and Wildlife
Experience secluded Trapper Creek: its wildlife, hiking, dining and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Denali State Park
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Autumn in Alaska
Cantwell
Head to sights like Denali National Park as you discover the local area in Cantwell.
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