A gentle glacier-sculpted valley becomes your springboard to a world of exploration amid stunning mountain vistas. Here you can hike to alpine lakes and high tundra meadows to smell wildflowers and pick berries. Hear marmots and ground squirrels announce your presence as eagles and falcons soar above the granite ridges.
The Eklutna Native Village is one of the most unique places in central Alaska. It is the site of one of the oldest Russian Orthodox churches. The Indian grave houses reflect the melding of Roman Catholicism with traditional Indian beliefs concerning the release of the soul from the body.
$90 P/P Full Day.
The Eklutna Native Village is one of the most unique places in central Alaska. It is the site of one of the oldest Russian Orthodox churches. The Indian grave houses reflect the melding of Roman Catholicism with traditional Indian beliefs concerning the release of the soul from the body.
$90 P/P Full Day.
This native cemetery is in one of the most beautiful spots in central Alaska. A small donation is appreciated when you enter the gate. There is a gift shop attached to the property. Profits help with the upkeep of the property.
The Independence Mine was one of the most successful mining operations in central Alaska until it's closure in 1943. The State of Alaska maintains the site.
The Palmer Musk Ox Farm is truly a unique look into the history of Alaska. Musk Ox were hunted nearly to extinction in our state. Replacements were brought in from Greenland. They now range from western Alaska near Nome all the way to the North Slope.
The Palmer Musk Ox Farm features a number of baby musk oxen that are born in the spring around Mother's Day.The musk ox has adapted well to the harsh conditions in the Arctic. Over the course of their 600,000 year long history, musk oxen have developed some very interesting ways to stay warm and protected during the long cold winter months. The most significant innovation against the frigid temperatures of their natural environment is a layer of extremely fine under-wool grown every fall.
A layer of this qiviut (pronounced KIV-EE-UTE) can protect the animals from temperatures down to 100 degrees F below zero. The wool is eight times warmer than sheep's wool by weight and is hand-knitted by Alaskan natives into some of the most luxurious garments in the world. Click on the photo of the musk ox to visit the Musk Ox Farm Website.