Joe was great to deal with to set up our trip. We had three couples and one wan not experienced…read morewith an ATV and Joe was patient with them to show him how to operate the machine. We had a great time and there were great views of the glacier and seeing the river up close was beautiful

Planned an Alaska girls trip and came across this site for guided ATV tours. It was easy to book…read morethrough their website, communication was clear and quick, Joe was our guide and was very friendly, took safety seriously, captured awesome photos for us. We had such a fun time on our ride, perfect day! Highly recommend this for all ages!

Besides April Bowl…read more(https://www.yelp.com/biz/summit-lake-state-recreation-site-april-bowl-trail-willow), this might be the most-trafficked trail in Hatcher Pass. (https://www.yelp.com/biz/hatcher-pass-state-recreation-area-fishhook?page_src=best_of_yelp) And that ain't a knock against it! In the summer, you'll find lush green lichen-infused granite rocks and other-worldly turquoise water. It also makes for a fun weekend backpacking trip. In the fall, you'll find bright orange and red tundra loaded with blueberries. In the winter you'll find fresh, bright-white snow ripe for XC skiing or snow shoeing. The terrain at the trailhead is pretty rough, I'd recommend NOT parking right at the trailhead unless you like the bottom of your car getting scraped. If you continue down Archangel road you: 1) Should have a high clearance vehicle, the road rapidly degrades. 2) Will access Archangel Valley (https://www.yelp.com/biz/archangel-valley-palmer) a great place to rock climb and/or pitch a tent. But, I digress. The hike itself is about 4.5 miles with about 1,600 feet of gain. It's fairly moderate but it does have a boulder field in the middle where there is no trail and you'll need to do some minor route-finding. It can get slippery if there is snow (right now). Make sure you take a pole in the summer, and some good waterproof boots (and probably gaiters) if there is snow in late fall. In winter, it might be a good idea to take skis or snow shoes.

Let's get something out of the way, right away. There is no "s" in Hatcher Pass, between the…read more"Hatcher" and the "Pass". Correct: Hatcher Pass Hatcher NO!: Hatcher's Pass Hatcher's Anyway, this is one of the shortest "real" trails in the large area above/between Wassilla/Palmer/Willow known as "Hatcher Pass". In case you're not confused yet, this trail is located right at the actual pass of Hatcher Pass. That's right. It starts from Hatcher Pass, located in "Hatcher Pass (East Management Area)" Anyway, this trail is about 2.2 miles roundtrip and has 800 ft of elevation gain. It tops out on the summit of Hatch Peak. It's a great hike to take people that are a little bit adventurous, but maybe don't consider themselves "hikers". You'll pass a couple beautiful alpine lakes that are perfect rest stops. The trail eventually gains a rock ridge that leads right up to the summit. On a rare day with good weather, the views are stunning. You can see a large chunk of the greater Hatcher Pass area, Denali, and look back towards the Chugach Mountains near Palmer. (Pioneer Peak is particularly prominent) It's a favorite jumping off point for paragliders. It's a gravel road to get to the trailhead, but it's pretty well maintained. Any car will do.

We had an unbelievable time and experience with Dallas. We saw bears, goats and amazing…read morelandscapes...glaciers, rivers, reflection ponds etc...we learned a lot about the wildlife, the valley and Alaska. When we arrived in Whittier, we realized we had 3-4 hours before we were scheduled to leave town and Dallas helped us plan an experience we will remember for a long time. Will definitely book another tour with he and his team the next time we are in Alaska.

With 60 full hookup sites, showers and a laundry on site, you can concentrate on your summer…read morevacation without the need to search around for the facilities you need. If fishing is your preferred pastime, the campground is adjacent to the famous Little Susitna River. There is even a small boat launch beach area in the rear of the campground. At different times of the year you can fish for all five species of Alaskan salmon (Coho, King, Sockeye, Chum, and Pink) here on the Little Susitna. Ken and Sheila have been managing this campground for many years and have developed a clientele of regular campers. This makes the campground atmosphere a bit friendlier than other campgrounds. It is not uncommon to have an impromptu pot luck with your neighbors. When the fish are running this campground can fill up quickly so calling ahead to make reservation is recommended.

I have had my best day in Alaska with these guys. They took me out to exciting places, kept me save…read moreand even served lunch. We went to different spots and drove various kinds of trails. Booking was so simple, communication so hearty and the bikes are in a very good condition. Thank you for such great experience.

Willow and Houston have A LOT of ponds and lakes. Like, ALOT. And most of them are inaccessible…read morebecause they are surrounded by private properties like most lakes in Alaska. But we discovered a few lakes and ponds that had left public access with children's floaties, limited parking and lookouts. Prator Lake gets a 4 star review for clear signage, adequate parking, and by Alaskan standards- a decent swimming hole.

This is a terrific spot for enjoying the lake in a hot summer's day…read more The water is crystal clear (except in the swimming area where all the dirt has been kicked up). - There are several campgrounds. - There is a picnic area with grass and space to throw a football. - There is a beach area (gravel type) for swimming. - There is a boat launch and parking for around 8-10 trucks and trailers. - There is a dock. - There is limited parking AND IT DOES FILL UP. On those hot summer weekends, expect there to be a full parking lot and the possibility of waiting for a spot to park. - There is a camp host that walks around and checks the cars for the fee receipts. Make sure to pay or have your state parks decal displayed.