Summer
Whitewater Rafting
Matanuska Wild Water
Class III and IV whitewater through the canyon below the glacier. Drysuits, guides and a hot drink at the take-out are part…
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Fuel & Supplies
Mile 104 Fuel & Supply
The last fuel for miles in either direction, plus groceries, ice, propane, fishing licenses and friendly road advice.
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Photo Viewpoints
Moose Meadow Overlook
A paved pullout with the best roadside view of the glacier, interpretive signs and room for RVs. Watch for moose in the…
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Family-Friendly Glacier Walks
Moraine Glacier Guides
Guided walks onto the Matanuska Glacier with crampons, helmets and a local guide who knows every crevasse. Easy family walks to full-day…
Summer
Hiking Trails
Ptarmigan Bluff Trail
A 3-mile round-trip hike through spruce and alpine tundra to a bluff overlooking the glacier and the river valley.
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Lodges
Ptarmigan Lodge
A roadside lodge with 14 rooms, a big stone fireplace and a dining room overlooking the valley. Tour booking at the front…
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Food & Dining
Switchback Café
Hearty breakfasts, burgers and homemade soup with a window seat on the mountains. A favorite stop for drivers on the Glenn.
Winter
Local Art & Crafts
Winter Solstice Bonfire
The valley gathers on the longest night of the year for a huge bonfire, hot cider, local crafts and, with luck, the…