Mat-Su Valley Walking Tours

Get close to one of Alaska’s most icon­ic ani­mals dur­ing this immer­sive rein­deer expe­ri­ence in Tal­keet­na. At the fam­i­ly-run Rein­deer Grove, you’ll meet, feed, and gen­tly pet friend­ly rein­deer while learn­ing how they fit into the region’s cul­ture, ecol­o­gy, and regen­er­a­tive agri­cul­ture prac­tices. Explore a quirky his­toric cab­in, enjoy hand­craft­ed local gifts, and choose from unique tours — includ­ing win­ter s’mores by the fire or pri­vate, custom  ...more

Set off with a small group and an expe­ri­enced guide for an unfor­get­table explo­ration of the Mat-Su Val­ley area on foot. Nes­tled between the Chugach Moun­tains to the south and the Tal­keet­na Moun­tains to the north, there are crag­gy, snow-capped peaks and rush­ing rivers every­where you turn: a clas­sic Alaskan set­ting that comes packed with a rich his­to­ry. Opt for a half-day or full day hike, or choose a hike & brew or a town tour to learn the  ...more