Bodenburg Butte

Pretty tough to beat the views of the valley from the top of the Butte.
Pretty tough to beat the views of the valley from the top of the Butte.
Pioneer Peak is the star of the show on any visit around Palmer, Alaska. This was shot just after sunset on an early fall hike up Bodenburg Butte. There are two access points from which to park and hike the butte; one for experienced hikers (next to the Reindeer Farm off of Bodenburg Loop Road), the other for everyone else (off of Mothershead Road). We always choose the latter. It has stairs!

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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
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
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
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

Palmer Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Palmer at Palmer Golf Course. Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views.

Palmer Golf Course

Arkose Brewery

You can take time to visit Arkose Brewery during your travels to Palmer. Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views.

Arkose Brewery

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