The lush soil of the valley combined with the length of the growing season days make the area famous for its oversized produce. The Alaska State Fair runs the last 11 days in August each year.
The area is surrounded by the Chugach Mountain Range and Talkeetna Mountain Range. Hatcher Pass and the Matanuska Glacier are nearby. The log cabin Visitors Center is on S Valley Way at E Fireweed Ave.
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