Located in the Susitna Valley only one hour North of Anchorage.
Often overlooked, Wasilla & Willow have an amazing amount of recreational possibilities. Alaska/Yukon Trails departs Anchorage twice a day to Wasilla, Willow & on to Denali Park, and departs Fairbanks, & Denali National Park for Wasilla every morning. For more information about our service to/from Wasilla, please see our Routes.

Wasilla is is the largest community in the Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) Valley. Wasilla became a station during construction of the Alaska Railroad in 1916. Before the Parks Highway was completed in 1972, valley locals, primarily from the nearby Palmer, would come to the area bound for one of the several lakes and recreational areas. Today Lake Lucille, Wasilla Lake, & Big Lake remain very popular destinations for local residents. Wasilla is headquarters & museum for the Iditirod Dog Sled Race. At the museum you can learn about the internationally famous race & take a ride on a dog sled, with wheels in the summer.

Wherever you travels in Alaska you should not overlook this beautiful valley & the Wasilla area. The recreational opportunities are endless here, & it is well off the beaten track as many visitors simply pass through on their way to Denali.

LOCAL RESOURCE INFORMATION :
Willow Chamber of Commerce
Lots of information on what to do in Willow.
Lodging, Recreation, Dining, Transportation, Guides & more.

The Mat-Su Visitor Center located at milepost 35.5 on the Parks Highway. PO Box 6166, Palmer, AK.., 99645 (907) 746-5000 is also a great resource for visitors to the area.

Nancy Lake, at mile 64 of the Parks Highway  is very picturesque and has a campground with more than 30 sites along the lake. ($10) Boat rentals are also available near here at Tippecanoe (mile 66 of the Parks Highway),  907- 495-6688.

For more information contact either the City of Wasilla Visitor Information Center, located in the Dorothy Page Museum on Main Street just off the Parks Highway, (907) 373-9071; Fax 373-9072, or the

LODGING
Birch Pond Lodge was conceived by long-time Alaskans who want to share their experiences with adventure-seeking visitors. Our unique, hand-crafted cabins were built with great sensitivity to the environment, & equal sensitivity to the comfort of our guests.

Alaska's Mat-Su Bed & Breakfast Association - 907-376-4461
P.O. Box 873507 ~ Wasilla, Alaska 99687
E-mail: info@alaskabnbhosts.com

Alaska Trails and Tails Dog Sled Tours and B&B - 1-800-300-6874
PO Box 874293
Wasilla, AK. 99687

Wasilla Backpackers Hostel is located just off the Parks Highway. Here, you can find plenty of information on the excellent hiking, biking, canoeing, & camping opportunities available in the area.

FLIGHT SEEING:
Bear Air 
PO Box 875493
Wasilla, AK. 99687-5493
Glacier Flightseeing, Mt. McKinley, Fishing, statewide charters, wilderness lake log cabin rentals.  

RECREATION:
Tippecanoe P.O. BOX 675, WILLOW, AK  99688-0675 PHONE/FAX: (907)-495-6688 EMAIL: info@paddlealaska.com  Tippecanoe has canoes placed throughout the Nancy Lake State Recreation Area. Tippecanoe begins operation  May 15, depending upon ice-off, & closes near the end of September. Tippecanoe has been renting canoes to Alaskans & visitors in the Mat-Su valley since 1986.

For additional information on what to do, see or places to stay in the Wasilla area, visit the Anchorage Visitor Center. They offer a wide range of free brochures, maps, & guides. They have extensive information about the Anchorage-Wasilla area & other South Central communities.

Willow Chamber of Commerce - P.O. Box 183 Willow, AK 99688