by Taylor Raftery
Why I love living in the Mat Su
Contributor: Kathy Swartz, Board Chair and Donor What’s the best part about living the Mat-Su Valley? For me, it’s all […]
News & Events
Category - News
by Taylor Raftery
Trails are Transportation
Wasilla, AK – Mat Su Transportation Fair Thanks to everyone who showed up at the Transportation Fair at the Menard […]
by Taylor Raftery
Summer youth crew tackles the trails
Talkeetna, AK – One of the ongoing projects that the Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation helped fund is spearheaded by […]
by Taylor Raftery
First Things First
“First things first” and getting out on the local trails is the first thing I do in the morning. Who […]
by Taylor Raftery
New Smokey’s Track completed in Willow
Willow, AK – On a pleasant Saturday afternoon the Willow Trail Committee celebrated the completion of another trail connector in […]
by Taylor Raftery
Trail Assessment Training Seeks to Energize Volunteers in a New Way
A dozen students participated in a Trail Assessment training on Saturday, August 5th thanks to a grant from the Mat-Su […]
by Taylor Raftery
Board Member Recruitment
As summer wanes (unfortunately), we are looking toward new projects in the works this fall. Healthy nonprofits will continually look […]
by Taylor Raftery
Government Peak Music Festival ~ Just Around the Corner!
Come on out and enjoy this family friendly event on Saturday July 29th 2017. Your kids will love starting off […]
by Taylor Raftery
Summer 2017 Grants Awarded
Seven New Grants Awarded The Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation board of directors approved seven new grants at the end […]
by Taylor Raftery
Trail Assessment Training
Alaska Trails is hosting a Trail Assessment Training in the Mat-Su! Are you a volunteer for a trail user group […]
by Taylor Raftery
Chalet Hosts ~ Summer 2017
Summer Host for Government Peak Chalet As summer approaches the Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation is considering applications for a […]
by Taylor Raftery
Nancy Lake Cross-County Ski Trail Work
Trail Work on the Nancy Lake Cross-Country Ski Trail System Contributor: Emily Angel, Interpretation and Education Program Manager Division of […]
by Taylor Raftery
Next Grant Cycle ~ Due: June 1st 2017
Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation – April 16 2017 As winter ebbs to spring and we patiently wait through break-up […]
by Taylor Raftery
Let’s go to the Little Su!
Contributor ~ Kathryn Swartz I value the accessibility of wilderness spaces here in the Mat-Su. There is a beautiful place […]
by Taylor Raftery
Trailing behind Dogs on the Windsock
Contributor: Nina Chambers Steve Charles graciously took Stuart and me on an introduction to dog sledding on the Windsock and […]
by Taylor Raftery
2nd Annual Government Peak Music Festival ~ Saturday July 29th 2017
Mark your Calendars for the 2nd Annual Government Peak Music Festival! As winter begins to fade and we are all […]
by Taylor Raftery
Winter 2017 Grants Awarded
Twice a year, the Mat Su Trails and Parks Foundation Board of Directors reviews grant applications for trail and park […]
by Taylor Raftery
A Slow Snowy Slog on a Sunday Afternoon ~ Adventures Along the Historic Iditarod Trail
Knik Lake- February 2017 Contributor: Dot Helm, Board Member – Mat-Su Trials and Parks Foundation Trails mean different things to […]
by Taylor Raftery
Government Peak Recreation Area ~ Master Plan Meeting
Mark your Calendars! The Mat-Su Borough will be hosting a meeting to discuss the Government Peak Recreation Area Master Plan […]
by Taylor Raftery
New 2017 Grant Cycle Announced
The new grant cycle for the Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation is open. Are there projects your trail group, community […]