Matanuska-Susitna Borough

The Alaskan interior north of Anchorage, where glacier trekking, alpine mining towns, and Denali flightseeing tours all begin.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough is located in south-central Alaska, encompassing a vast valley and wilderness area north of Anchorage. The small town of Talkeetna serves as the base for flightseeing tours to Denali, and also offers mountaineer visitor services and jet boat tours. Visitors can trek on the Matanuska Glacier with a guide, explore the historic gold mine at Independence Mine State Historical Park in Hatcher Pass, or hike along Kesugi Ridge and Byers Lake. June to August offers long daylight hours and the widest range of activities, while winter is ideal for viewing the northern lights. It can be reached by car from Anchorage along the highway, or by taking the Alaska Railroad to Talkeetna.

Destinations

• Talkeetna
• Anchorage Bowl

Itineraries

• Alaska Southcentral Highlights 7-Day Self-Drive – A self-drive from Anchorage, connecting Kenai Fjords cruises, Talkeetna flights, and Denali buses.
• Alaska Railroad North-South Traverse – Travel entirely by train from Seward to Fairbanks, including fjords, Denali, and an Arctic Circle day tour.
• Alaska Grand Loop 13-Day Self-Drive – An in-depth loop connecting Denali, Kennecott, Valdez, Seward, and Homer.
• Yukon Gold Rush Trail to Denali – Cross the White Pass from Skagway, travel through Dawson City, and enter the Alaskan interior via the Top of the World…
• Kenai Peninsula & Prince William Sound – Connect a Whittier glacier cruise with Seward and Homer to cover the Southcentral coast.