My husband and I needed to get out and enjoy the outdoors. It was a beautiful sunny February day, so we headed out to the Matsu Glacier for a hike. It was a beautiful drive on the way out. I haven't traveled the highway since I arrived almost three years ago. Too many other places to visit I guess. If... more
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Oct 4, 2006
6/6 found this review helpful
This was an amazing experience. You head NE out of Palmer for about an hour and a half of breathtaking scenery to get to this glacier, that's pretty much in the middle of nowhere. You can see the glacier spilling into the valley from a far distance. We used a tour company called MICA guides that will take you out... more
Jun 4, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful
What a great time we had on our own. Definately need boots if you are going there. My family had a ball. It was relatively safe as long as you don't play around too much. Great views and definatly an original experience. might of got more out of it if we had a guide but we like to do things... more
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