Mat-Su Valley Tour
$139.00 Adults & Children
*Minimum of 30 people need to sign up in order for this tour to operate

The area actually is two valleys shaped by two mighty rivers; the Matanuska, which flows between the Talkeetna and Chugach Mountains, and the Susitna, which flows from its headwaters in the Alaska Range.

These beautiful valleys were shaped during the last Ice Age by massive glaciers etching their way through the Chugach, Talkeetna and Alaska mountain ranges. Today, ice continues to sculpt the land, leaving behind rugged valleys, silty rivers and open plateaus now covered with trees and tundra spotted with lakes.

Independence Mine State Historic Park : Spectacular views of glaciers, glacial rivers, lakes, and valleys are enjoyable year-round. The park features restored gold mine buildings and a visitor center. Several gold mines still operate along creeks and mountainsides in the area. Independent hiking opportunities are abundant.

Musk Ox Farm : A former colony farm, today it's the country's only domestic musk ox farm. Home to around 70 musk oxen, a shaggy animal that looks like a cross between a sheep and a water buffalo. Their wool, called qiviut (pronounced key-vee-ute), is knitted into hats, scarves and other items of clothing by Alaska Natives. Qiviut is warmer than sheep wool and lighter than llama yarn.

Happy Trails Kennel Tour: Happy Trails Kennel is a family run operation world famous for its championship sled dogs. Located in Big Lake, Alaska and managed by husband and wife team Martin Buser and Kathy Chapoton, the kennel has garnered four Iditarod championships, the latest in 2002, along with a number of top 10 finishes. Martin guided each of the four Iditarod champion teams and is always a favorite for the title. His previous wins were in 1992, 1994, and 1997. In 1998 Martin was voted in to the Iditarod Hall of Fame. Martin and Kathy have two sons, Nikolai and Rohn. Each are named after checkpoints on the Iditarod trail.

Tour Includes: Exclusive NarratedTransfer To And From Anchorage, Admission Fee To Musk Ox Farm, Happy Trails Kennels, And Independence Mine, Box Lunch, Snacks And Refreshments, Gratuities, Escort And Logistics Staff Coordination. Note: There Is 30 Person Minimum Requirement To Operate This Tour.

Departure From Anchorage: Departs At 9:00AM And Return To Anchorage Approximately 5:00PM

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