Area Attractions

Recreational Opportunities in the Heart of The Matanuska Valley!

No longer just a stop-over point on your way to somewhere else, the Matanuska Valley is a destination in itself, offering more peace and quiet, with beautiful glaciers, such as; Matanuska Glacier and Knik Glacier, trails, mountains, rivers, and lakes in abundance - and less of the hustle and crowds of other tourist destinations in Alaska. The Matanuska Valley is superb! All of this easily accessible from your own fully self-contained, private, and peaceful cabin at Hatcher Pass Bed & Breakfast.

Just Out Our Back Door:

An abundance of hiking trails, gold panning in the Little Su River, berry picking in August/September, bike riding, and touring Independence Gold Mine. In the winter snowmachining, cross and back-country skiing and in any season relaxing and enjoying the incredible sights of the Talkeetna Mountains.

Nearby in Palmer:

The Musk Ox Farm, Reindeer Farm, Valley vegetable farms, numerous hiking trails, Knik Glacier, sightseeing flights, Colony House, Palmer Visitor's Center, and the Alaska State Fair in August.

In Wasilla enjoy:

The Iditarod Headquarters, Alaska Transportation Museum, Alaska Railroad Depot, Dorothy Page Museum. Further up the Parks Highway, the vast array of lakes and lake systems of Big Lake and the Nancy Lakes, and the salmon runs up the various rivers that the Parks Highway crosses. Visit the quaint town of Talkeetna, and weather permitting enjoy beautiful sights of Mt. McKinley - even take a flight seeing trip around the "Great One".

So much to see and do and so little time...

Places of Interest & Alaskan Resources Independence Gold Mine Knik Glacier Matanuska Glacier Musk Ox Farm Reindeer Farm Iditarod Headquarters Eklutna Village Valley Farms Dorothy Page Museum The Alaska Railroad Alaska State Fair Alaska Native Heritage Center Alaska Transportation and Industry Museum Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau Palmer Chamber of Commerce Wasilla Chamber of Commerce International Travel Resources Alaska Coastal Explorer Alaska Travel Today

"The location is such that you're close to many scenic drives and activities. The drive up to the gold mine will provide you with some of the most spectacular scenery you could ever imagine."  ~ Ohio Visitor

Other Activities

Tennis
Golf
Horseback Riding
Water Sports
Guided Tours
Bird and Wildlife Viewing
Scenic and Historic Sightseeing