Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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With no new openings, Valley state parks officials focused on taking care of what they have
By Amy Bushatz For the Frontiersman After several years of expansion projects and improvements at Valley-area State Park sites,
Big Lake, Rocky Lake will open for 2022 season after all under state plan
By Amy Bushatz For the Frontiersman After warning that popular Big Lake and Rocky Lake state campgrounds and recreation areas
Hatcher Pass Road remains closed
By Frontiersman.com The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation has issued an emergency closure of the East Hatcher Pass
New snowmachine trail and public use cabins waiting for winter outdoor users
By Amy Bushatz For the Frontiersman State parks in the Valley are getting ready to welcome visitors to seasonal trails
Popular Reed Lakes gets tent pad, latrine construction
By Amy Bushatz For the Frontiersman Fans of the increasingly popular Reed Lakes trail in Hatcher Pass might have noticed
Vandals attack historic Independence Mine on eve of park opening
By Jacob Mann Frontiersman.com WASILLA — Independence Mine State Historical Park officials eager for the coming tour season were met
After a year of uncertainty, state park campgrounds and cabins are ready for business
By Amy Bushatz For the Frontiersman State park users in the Mat-Su will see more campgrounds and areas open
Winter Staycation: A winter cabin escape at Nancy Lake Recreation Area
By Amy Bushatz For the Frontiersman The signs for the Nancy Lake State Recreation Area on the George Parks Highway
Need a winter retreat? Try the state park cabins
By Amy Bushatz For the Frontiersman There’s no shortage of things to do outside in the Mat-Su as
Lake Louise State Recreation Area closed due to vandalism; Fourth of July was last straw
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman The state Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation Mat Su Region has closed the
Try these destinations for some kid-friendly outdoor social distancing
By Amy Bushatz For the Frontiersman The official start of spring was March 19, and the season in Alaska can
Independence Mine buildings latest victim of state funding woes
By Amy Bushatz For the Frontiersman A little less will be going on at the Independence Mine State Historical Park