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Glenn Highway

The Glenn Highway is the stretch of road connecting Anchorage to Palmer, Chickaloon, Glacier View and Glennallen, and eventually the Alaska Highway into the Yukon. As you travel you’ll get to see the Cook Inlet, Knik River, Matanuska River Valley, glaciers and some of the prettiest canyons and mountain ranges in the state. With the Talkeetna Mountains on the north and Chugach Mountains to the south, it’s a beautiful drive.

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Full Taylor Family Whitewater rafting Lions Head on Matanuska River with NOVA Alaska Guides Chickaloon Alaska

Whitewater Rafting the Lion’s Head on the Matanuska River with NOVA Alaska Guides

Whitewater rafting the Matanuska River near Anchorage is a great adventure that's fun for both experienced rafters and newbies. With Class III and IV rapids, rafting the Lion's Head section feels both intense and safe when you're rafting it with NOVA Alaska Guides out of Chickaloon, Alaska.
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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