Rob Taylor, MyAlaskaTrip creator

Alaskan Brown Bear at Lake Clark National Park with Redoubt Mtn Lodge Alaska27

Beautiful Bear Viewing at Lake Clark NP with Redoubt Mountain Lodge

Bear viewing at Lake Clark National Park surpassed my hopes of what it might be like. Starting with a seaplane flight from Anchorage and seeing Alaskan brown bears from the air even before landing and then getting to observe them up close, this is one of the most spectacular wildlife experiences I've had in Alaska.

Cove Landing on Blackstone Bay Glacier Cruise Prince William Sound with Lazy Otter Tours Whittier Alaska 1

Anchorage Area Prince William Sound Tours

Lazy Otter Tours from Whittier: a Unique Way to See Prince William Sound

Lazy Otter Tours in Whittier takes a very different approach to visiting the glaciers of Prince William Sound and Blackstone Bay. See what makes this boat tour near Anchorage more intimate and unique among Alaska glacier cruises.

Icebergs at Harvard Glacier College Fjord on Phillips 26 Glacier Cruise Prince William Sound Whittier Alaska 2

Anchorage Area Prince William Sound Tours

The Famous Phillips 26 Glacier Cruise on Prince William Sound

The Phillips 26 Glacier Cruise from Whittier is one of the best boat tours to do near Anchorage. Visiting College Fjord and Blackstone Bay, see what makes this tour so great and good for people with motion sickness.

Rob Taylor on Denali Natural History Tour Bus Denali National Park Alaska 1

Interior Alaska National Parks Tours

Denali Natural History Tour into the Beautiful National Park

The Denali Natural History Tour is the most common way for visitors to get into the National Park. See what to expect and how to actually reserve your spot for a bus tour further into the park than you can drive on your own.

Helicopter on Knik Glacier Alaska Helicopter Tours Palmer Alaska 1

MatSu Valley Tours

Alaska Helicopter Tours in Palmer: Exciting Views and Knik Glacier Landing

Doing flightseeing with a glacier landing is pretty amazing with Alaska Helicopter Tours. From the views with multiple landings to walking around on Knik Glacier right from the helicopter, see what to expect and if this activity is right for you when you visit Palmer, Alaska.

ATV Tour on Knik River with Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours Palmer Alaska 3

MatSu Valley Tours

ATV Tour on the Knik River – Pure Alaskan Outdoors Adventure

An ATV tour on the Knik River is one of the most Alaskan adventures you can plan for your Alaska trip. From crossing streams to scaling glacial dunes, ATVs in the backcountry are an epic way to see the Alaskan wilderness.

Rob Taylor at Matanuska Glacier Hiking Glacier View Alaska 6

MatSu Valley Tours

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.

Resting Musk Ox at Musk Ox Farm Palmer Alaska 1

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.

Susitna River Jet Boats Talkeetna Alaska 1

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.