Destination Alaska

2025 Series: The Mat-Su Valley


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Planning to visit Palmer, Wasilla, Talkeetna, or somewhere else in the Matanuska-Susitna (aka Mat-Su) Valley in 2025 as part of an Alaska trip? You're gonna want to listen to this first!

Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Justin from the Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau to discuss visiting this region and what you need to know specifically for visiting this year.

In the Q&A section, Justin answers the following questions: 

  • Where to eat??!! (for families/non-foodies and those who are into the gourmet experience)
  • What farms can you visit without having to sign up for a 3rd party tour?
  • Where can you find souvenirs - both touristy and locally crafted?
  • Is Hatcher Pass better from the Palmer or Willow side?
  • Where can you park with an RV in the various parts of the Mat-Su Valley?
  • This is the audio-only version of the Mat-Su video in my 2025 Alaska Seminar Series. You can watch the video version on YouTube.

    🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to the Mat-Su:

    • Visit Mat-Su (official website) 
    • Visit the Mat-Su on Facebook
    • Mat-Su Valley on Instagram
    • Y'all if you can believe it I do NOT have any blog resources about the Mat-Su Valley as of releasing this video... 🫣 I do have some articles on my to-write list, so I'll add them here once they're live!

      🤑 Save $10 off my Alaska Itinerary Planning Packs with code AKSS2025.

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      🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration.

       

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