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 […]
News & Events
by Taylor Raftery
Frost Fest Success
THANK YOU! To everyone who came out for Frost Fest – the Valley’s Winter Resource Fair – and made the […]
by Taylor Raftery
Mint Hut Expansion
Presenting, the newly expanded and improved Mint Hut! We are thrilled to share updates from one of our grantees, the […]
by Taylor Raftery
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 Taylor Raftery
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 Taylor Raftery
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 Taylor Raftery
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
2023 Grants
by Taylor Raftery
2022 Impact Report
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Grantee Highlight: Alaska State Parks
Nancy Lake State Recreation Area Trail System Preservation Project Your donations help fund maintenance projects in beloved recreation areas like […]
by Taylor Raftery
Mat-Su Winter Trails, Parks, and Recreation Information
Mat-Su Winter Trails, Parks, and Recreation Information Snow is on the ground and winter is here! That means it’s time […]
by Taylor Raftery
2022 Grantees
2022 MSTPF Grant Recipients We provide grants to support local trails, parks, and outdoor recreation projects. See what our 2022 […]
by Taylor Raftery
Grantee Highlight: City of Wasilla McCombs Cross Country Trails
Bumpus Recreation Area Trails Improvement Project The Bumpus Recreation Area is continuing to develop a variety of opportunities for the […]
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
Independence Mine State Historical Park Rehabilitation Project Kick-Off
Independence Mine State Historical Park Rehabilitation Project Kick-Off Independence Mine State Historical Park will receive some much-needed historic restoration and […]
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
Grantee Highlight: Mat-Su Tennis Association, Palmer Tennis Court Project
Grantee Highlight: Mat-Su Tennis Association, Palmer Tennis Court Project The Mat-Su Tennis Association held a ribbon cutting event in early […]
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 […]