Rob Taylor, MyAlaskaTrip creator

Rob Taylor at Matanuska Glacier Hiking Glacier View Alaska 6

Awesome Matanuska Glacier Hiking – Guided Trekking on a Glacier

If you've wanted to explore a glacier up close, Matanuska Glacier hiking is the thing to do when you plan your Alaska trip. Located near Palmer, tours to and ON Matanuka Glacier are available year round from Anchorage or Palmer.

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Activities MatSu Valley

The Musk Ox Farm in Palmer – a Unique Alaskan Experience

The Musk Ox Farm in Palmer is a one of a kind place to visit, sharing one of the most unique creatures in Alaska. Learn about the musk ox, qiviut (wool) and more with a visit to this fun farm.

Rob Taylor with Close up Caribou nose at Reindeer Farm in Palmer Alaska 1

Activities MatSu Valley

Visiting the Reindeer Farm in Palmer – Great for Kids and Adults

The Reindeer Farm in Palmer is a fun place to visit in summer or winter. Get up close with reindeer (native to Alaska) and learn about what makes them so special, as well as meet other animals.

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MatSu Valley Tours

Talkeetna Jet Boats – Fun, High Speed River Safaris

Talkeetna jet boats are one of the coolest, fastest tours you can do on the Susitna River. Launching near downtown Talkeetna, Mahay's Jet Boat Tours are an Alaska staple when it comes to river adventures.

Taylor Family with Willow Creek Tours Scenic Float Willow Alaska 5

MatSu Valley Tours

Relaxing, Beautiful Scenic Floats with Willow Creek Tours

Willow Creek Tours offers several beautiful scenic floats each day. Located very near Talkeetna, this is a great activity for visitors who don't want to do white water rafting but DO want to explore the backcountry when they visit Alaska.

Iditarod Trophies and Mural at Dream a Dream Sled Dog Tours Willow Alaska 2

MatSu Valley Tours

Visiting Dream a Dream Sled Dog Tours in Willow, Alaska

Dream a Dream Sled Dog Tours is a great place to see dogsledding operation up close and to meet sled dogs. Iditarod champions and mushers bring this Alaskan cultural staple to life for visitors. Learn more about the experience and what to expect.

Aialik Glacier Sunny Day Kenai Fjords National Park Alaska

Kenai Peninsula National Parks Tours

Kenai Fjords Tours from Seward: Everything You Need to Know

Kenai Fjords Tours in Seward is one of the best ways to experience the National Park. From photography tips to choosing which Kenai Fjords tour is right for you, here you'll find everything you need to know to plan an incredible experience.

Dogsledding on Godwin Glacier with Seward Helicopter Tours

Kenai Peninsula Tours

Godwin Glacier Helicopter Dogsled Tours – Beautiful Views and Sled Dogs!

Doing the Godwin Glacier helicopter tour with dogsledding up top is one of the coolest experiences to have from Seward, Alaska. Flightseeing paired with dog mushing is very special. See what to expect, how to plan it and more.

Activities Travel Planning

Getting Great Northern Lights Photos in Alaska (or anywhere else!)

Getting great Northern Lights photos or just having a beautiful Aurora Borealis experience is one of the joys of visiting Alaska in the off-season. Here you'll find tips and tricks for capturing the colors and details of the Northern Lights in pictures.

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Travel Planning

Alaska Trips to Plan For – Choosing the Right Adventure

Alaska trip planning is complex if you haven't been to AK before. Between cruise travel, the Alaska Railroad and road trips, there's a lot to consider as you plan an adventure to the Last Frontier.