by Heather Fernstrom
Project Highlight: Iditapark Upgrades & MSB Dozer
Iditapark Upgrades In fall 2024, a Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation grant helped to repair and upgrade two tennis courts […]
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by Taylor Raftery
We’re Hiring!
Now accepting applications for a Partnership and Outreach Coordinator Job Title: Partnership and Outreach Coordinator Salary and Hours: $50,000-$52,500 annual […]
by Heather Fernstrom
Project Highlight: Reed Lakes Trail Improvements
Overcrowding on trails can really stink – AKSP Composting Toilet aims to help overuse on popular Reed Lakes Trail Located […]
by Heather Fernstrom
Alan McClain Receives Pathfinder Award
MSTPF’s annual Pathfinder award is meant to honor and recognize those dedicated community members who go above and beyond to provide outdoor opportunities […]
by Heather Fernstrom
2nd Annual Winter Discovery Day
What an exciting and fun-filled day we had at Winter Discovery Day this year! The sun was shining and some […]
by Heather Fernstrom
Trail and Park Improvements in Willow
Exciting new developments are happening in Willow including stunning new educational signage at the Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race restart […]
by Heather Fernstrom
“Best in Snow” Photo Challenge
Calling all Mat-Su trail and park users! We want to share your love of your favorite trails and parks in […]
by Heather Fernstrom
Notes from the Trail
Connection is Essential This post is a personal reflection from MSTPF staff Heather Fernstrom on a backpacking trip with Revel […]
by Heather Fernstrom
Frost Fest Success
THANK YOU! To everyone who came out for Frost Fest – the Valley’s Winter Resource Fair – and made the […]
by Heather Fernstrom
Mint Hut Expansion
Presenting, the newly expanded and improved Mint Hut! We are thrilled to share updates from one of our grantees, the […]
by Heather Fernstrom
Project Highlight at Little Su Rotary Park
Trail and park improvements are happening at the Little Susitna Rotary Park in Houston! Earlier this summer, volunteers with the […]
by Heather Fernstrom
Mat-Su Borough Trail Crew Appreciation
The Mat-Su Borough Trail Crew has been involved in a variety of trail projects across the Mat-Su this summer. We […]
by Taylor Raftery
New Curry Ridge to Kesugi Ridge Trail Connector Expands Backcountry Access in Denali State Park
For Immediate Release August 7th, 2024 Media Contacts: Taylor Raftery, Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation (907) 746-8757 Stuart Leidner, Alaska […]
by Heather Fernstrom
Independence Mine State Historical Park Rehabilitation Project
Construction is underway at Independence Mine State Historical Park! You might have noticed Independence Mine State Historical Park has been […]
by Heather Fernstrom
Park Highlight: Settlers Bay Coastal Park
Settlers Bay Coastal Park Have you visited the Mat-Su Borough’s newest park yet? With stunning views of Knik Arm available […]
by Taylor Raftery
2022 Impact Report
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by Taylor Raftery
Alaska DOT&PF Opens CTP and TAP Programs
The Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside from the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program provides funding for a variety of generally […]
by Taylor Raftery
Helmsley Charitable Trust Grants $1.3 Million for Preservation of Independence Mine State Historical Park
For Immediate Release Media Contacts: Wes Hoskins, Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation (907) 746-8757 Stuart Leidner, Alaska State Parks (907) […]
by Taylor Raftery
Summer 2022 Mat-Su Activity Guide
The Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation Summer Activity Guide! The days are long, but summer is short, and we […]
by Taylor Raftery
Summer 2022 Alaska Long Trail Update
Late Spring saw a flurry of planning activity for the Alaska Long Trail. Vital community opinions were gathered at the […]