a Jet-Ski and bounce around the for gold in the Little Susitna River, which runs Hike Bodenburg Butte. The local waves on Wasilla Lake. beside the trail for most of its eight-mile length. 26landmark offers two trailheads, one 20Rent on borough property on the north side, and the other on private property on the south side. It Fly-fish the Little Su from the banks Take on the Seward’s Folly chalis about 1.5 miles to the top along either route, near Houston. Finish the day with lenge at West Rib Pub and CafĂŠ in 21 24 although the south trail access is steeper. Great dinner at Houston Lodge. Talkeetna. Featured on Travel Channel’s “Man
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Rent a kayak and paddle around Kepler-Bradley Lakes. Located at Glenn Highway Mile 38, the 349-acre park is an excellent picnic and day-use spot. The lakes are stocked with rainbow trout and grayling, so bring the fishing gear.
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Hike or Mountain Bike Mint Glacier Trail in Hatcher Pass. Stop and pan
vs. Food,� it’s billed as the biggest burger in Alaska. It’s a 5-pound monster made with two caribou burgers, 12 slices of bacon, grilled ham, 12 slices of cheese and all the fixings smothered in the pub’s signature “Fat Ass� sauce.
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Enjoy lunch or dinner on the deck at Rumrunner’s in Wasilla. Perched above Wasilla Lake, the deck is the perfect place to watch boaters and take in the scenery.
views from the top. The annual Palmer Pride Picnic takes to the lawn around the Palmer Railroad 27 Depot from 4 to 6 p.m. Come enjoy this free picnic hosted by Palmer businesses and the city of Palmer, which features Palmer Pride hotdogs, farm-fresh veggies, live music and entertainment, and recognition of the Citizen of the Year. Second annual Run for the Refuge. 28 Take part in the 5-K, 10-K or Kids Dash races sponsored by Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats. The race course winds through the woods along Scout Ridge Trail. The races begin at 9:30 a.m., with race-day registration available starting at 8:30 a.m. at the trailhead, off Hayfield Road.
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Take the family to RW’s Hamburger House for dinner. Located at Mile 2 29 Palmer-Wasilla Highway, this longtime local
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Appreciation Day at Hermon Brothers Field. Game time is 6 p.m. Take the kids or grandkids to Little Miller’s for ice cream. With three loca31 tions, Little Miller’s fine soft-serve ice cream is never far from home.
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