- Knik River Valley is a great place to go on a variety of activities, including horseback riding and dog sledding.
- Anchorage is the nearest airport, which is located less than one hour away.
- Palmer, a nearby town, offers food and lodging.
Our helicopter gently touched down on the Knik Glacier. It was a beautiful turquoise ice floe that stood out against the Chugach Mountains in winter. Our crampons were slipped over our boots as we set off across the frozen surface. Ice caves and sloped ice passageways are a surreal experience.
Outbound Heli Adventures’ pilot told me, “I arrived in Alaska in 2019 to fly a season-long tour out here.” I knew after three weeks that I would not be leaving. It is easy to see why someone would choose to live in Alaska’s hidden jewel.
You might start by focusing on the most popular cities: Juneau, Anchorage and Talkeetna. Denali National ParkFairbanks or. The Knik River Valley may be popular and iconic, but it is also a quintessential Alaska. The Knik River Valley is just under an hour away from Anchorage. It can be a great day trip or a place to stop on your way to Denali National Park.
Knik Valley is a part of Matanuska-Susitna, a 23,000-square-mile region in Alaska. There are a number of options if you’re visiting Alaska for the very first time.
If you have time, spend a night in Alaska Backcountry CottagesThese are cozy one- and two-story rentals with incredible mountain views, just outside of the closest city of Palmer. These are comfortable one and two story rentals with stunning mountain views.
The cottages can also be found on the site Outbound Heli AdventuresThere are many ice-related activities that can be done in the vicinity of Knik Glacier, including “flightseeing,” exploring ice caves and glacial hiking. Other options include paddleboarding, dog-sledding, camping, and ice climbing.
Enjoy a thrilling adventure on the ground. Alaska Horse Adventures They offer scenic horseback trails that range from 1.5 to 3 hours long. They offer covered wagons and sleighs during the winter. The Ultimate Alaska Adventure offers a mix of ATV, horseback and float trips. Alaska Zipline Adventure Park Ziplines are a great way to fly in the sky. They can go up to 45 miles an hour.
Alaska can be explored on foot with guides. Revel Treks & Tours You can also take a tour of the farm, or learn about history and culture. Winter adventures include skiing, hiking and farm tours. Adventures by True North Alaska Offers snowshoe excursions that include the northern lights, kayaking along the Knik River and ice fishing.
After a long day of exploring, if you need to refuel and reenergize yourself, stop by Turkey Red The following are some examples of how to use Palmer Alehouse In the nearby city, Palmer. Turkey Red offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu with baked goods and a casual dining experience. Palmer Alehouse, a neighborhood pub for families, has a large selection of local craft beer.
After my glacial tour, I stopped at Palmer Alehouse to grab a burger, fries and chat with locals. Then, I started planning my next Alaskan adventure.
