Alaska Visitor Info
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Best Whitewater Rafting Near Anchorage, Alaska
Best Whitewater Rafting Near Anchorage, Alaska Whitewater rafting is one of the most adrenaline pumping, fun experiences you and your whole family can have while visiting Alaska! It’s a beautiful, popular way to enjoy wild Alaskan landscapes while surfing some waves and hitting rapids. Did you know much of Alaska… -
How to Prepare For Your Glacier Tour With NOVA
How to Prepare For Your Glacier Tour With NOVA See how to be prepared for your Matanuska Glacier tour with NOVA to ensure that you have a more memorable time! Find out what you need to pack, what’s included, and what to do once you reach the NOVA property in… -
All About the Matanuska Glacier
All About the Matanuska Glacier The Matanuska Glacier is an impressive valley glacier that is full of spots to explore. See what makes this glacier so special and learn some Matanuska Glacier facts. Start planning your visit to this beautiful spot in Alaska! Visiting the Matanuska Glacier The Matanuska Glacier… -
What To Do in Glacier View Alaska: Explore After Your Matanuska Glacier Tour
Why Visit Glacier View Alaska Get inspired & discover exciting activities in Glacier View, Alaska. Perhaps you’ve built up an appetite after a day of exploring the Matanuska Glacier with us, or you’re seeking additional adventures before traveling to another Alaskan locale. Whatever the reason, Glacier View provides a refreshing… -
NOVA Alaska Guides History: An Interview with Chuck Spaulding
The History of NOVA Alaska Guides NOVA is Alaska’s oldest family-owned & operated river rafting company. We were the first to run guided trips on the Matanuska River and Six Mile Creek, and the first to offer guided tours on the Matanuska Glacier. How It All Began In the 1970s,… -
8 Best Glacier Hikes in Alaska
8 Best Glacier Hikes in Alaska Glaciers are at the top of most visitors’ bucket list when Alaska comes to mind. Many glaciers can only be reached by helicopter, boat, or bush plane. However, a few amazing glaciers are close to the road and accessible by foot. The best glacier… -
Alaska Road Trip: 7 Days North of Anchorage
Alaska Road Trip: 7 Days North of Anchorage See how you can explore the best Alaska has to offer north of Anchorage. This 7 day road trip Itinerary will have you exploring the mountains, glaciers, and rivers of Alaska. Visit Denali, hike on the Matanuska Glacier, and drive all the… -
Leave No Trace on the Matanuska Glacier
Leave No Trace on the Matanuska Glacier Leaving no trace on the glacier ensures that it is pristine and protected for years to come. Leave no trace (LNT) means leaving a place better than you found it, sticking to the trail, picking up your trash, and essentially only leaving footprints… -
Whitewater Classification
Whitewater Classification and How to Choose Your Rafting Adventure Whitewater rafting in Alaska is a fun adventure that is sure to get your adrenaline pumping! Come navigate rapids, push yourself a little outside your comfort zone, and work together to travel downstream. Learn which of our river trips is best…
