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Close-up of a Musk Ox calf born in the spring on the Musk Ox farm, South-central Alaska; Palmer, Alaska, United States of America

Musk Ox Farm

Enjoy an outing to Musk Ox Farm during your stay in Farm Loop. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Musk Ox Farm
Matanuska Glacier in one of the largest inland glaciers in the World. Between Palmer and Glennallen, Alaska, USA.

Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site during your travels in Gateway. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
Pretty tough to beat the views of the valley from the top of the Butte.

Bodenburg Butte

Explore the great outdoors at Bodenburg Butte, a lovely green space in Butte. Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views.

Bodenburg Butte
This is one of my favorite places to take kids, family, and friends when they come for a visit. It is a truly "Alaska" experience to be able to wander among and feed the Reindeer here. And the scenery on the way can't be beat! Landscape wise, Pioneer Peak is the star of the show on this trip along the Old Glenn Highway & Bodenburg Loop Road.

Reindeer Farm

Enjoy an outing to Reindeer Farm during your stay in Butte. Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views.

Reindeer Farm
Alpenglow on a winter night in Alaska, USA

Lazy Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lazy Mountain during your travels in Lazy Mountain. Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views.

Lazy Mountain

Colony House Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Colony House Museum during your trip to Palmer. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Colony House Museum

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The Pioneer Motel

The Pioneer Motel

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Mountain-View Retreat: Pond, Kayaks, Fire Pit, Hot Tub – Palmer, Alaska

Mountain-View Retreat: Pond, Kayaks, Fire Pit, Hot Tub – Palmer, Alaska

Palmer AK
Mountain-View Retreat: Pond, Kayaks, Fire Pit, Hot Tub – Palmer, Alaska
Cozy riverfront retreat with HOT TUB! Just 5 minutes from downtown Palmer.

Cozy riverfront retreat with HOT TUB! Just 5 minutes from downtown Palmer.

Palmer AK
Cozy riverfront retreat with HOT TUB! Just 5 minutes from downtown Palmer.
Spacious Lodge in Charming Palmer with Incredible Mountain Views

Spacious Lodge in Charming Palmer with Incredible Mountain Views

Palmer AK
Spacious Lodge in Charming Palmer with Incredible Mountain Views
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