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Palmer, Alaska
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Located just a short drive from Palmer, the Matanuska Glacier is a 27-mile long river of ice that you can explore on foot with guided tours.
The name 'Matanuska' is derived from the Russian word 'Matanooska,' which was used by early Russian explorers to describe the area.
Thanks to the long summer daylight hours, the valley produces record-breaking vegetables, including cabbages weighing over 90 pounds.
The river offers thrilling rapids and stunning views of the surrounding mountains, attracting adventure seekers from around the world.
In the 1930s, the U.S. government relocated Midwestern farmers to the valley to establish a farming community, which still influences the area's culture today.
