Winter in Alaska is nothing short of magical, and we’ve got a list of things that we want to experience this winter. Some are annual favorites and others are new adventures for our family. Winter offers us a time to explore Alaska with fewer crowds. And the snowy landscape provides activities that are radically different…
You’ve booked your whale watching cruise and your Denali bus ride. Now, throw the guide book away and discover the Alaska that the locals know and love. Living like a local isn’t just about where you go and what you do. It’s about how you experience it. Here are ten tips that will help you…
Welcome to the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, or “Mat-Su Valley” as the locals call it! Located in the southcentral region of Alaska – north of Anchorage and south of Fairbanks – this area is filled with natural beauty and adventure. We live in and run several businesses in the Mat-Su Valley and we’re excited to share with…
Plus a few more that require a boat, train or helicopter Glaciers are often high on the list of things people want to see during a visit to Alaska. The good news is, wherever you are in Alaska, you probably will see a glacier. There are about 27,000 glaciers in Alaska but only a third…
Most visitors to Alaska come hoping to see amazing scenery and lots of wildlife. But like most places, there are some iconic foods that Alaska is famous for and that you must try during your visit to Alaska. From Alaska street food to Alaska seafood, there is something to satisfy every palate. In this post,…
Discover the unique flavors and stories of Palmer’s craft beer community on the beer trail. Walk the 1.8 miles from Arkose Brewery to Matanuska Brewing Company, stopping at Palmer Alehouse and Bleeding Heart Brewery on the way.
It’s a pretty safe bet that Alaska is not on your top three Spring Break destinations list. But maybe it should be. While you won’t be sunning on a beach, there are plenty of reasons to head north during Spring Break. Because most Alaskan cruises don’t start running their Alaska schedules until May, I am…
Whether you are visiting family or friends, exploring on your own, or here for business; you’ll find lots to do in and around Wasilla and Palmer. Located 45 miles north of Anchorage in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Wasilla and Palmer offer endless opportunity for outdoor exploring. And if you really want to feel like a local…