things to do in Palmer, AK

Help Santa prepare for Christmas with animal feeding, crafts, and a festive photo

Choose the paddlecraft that fits your day on the water

Learn paddlecraft basics, then explore Jim Lake at your own pace

Aerial views of Eklutna Lake, Pioneer Peak and the Knik River Valley

Set your own pace on a private horseback ride with your group

Fly to Knik Glacier and climb blue ice with professional guides

Ride through quiet forests and open tundra on a guided winter adventure

Discover Knik Glacier's blue ice in Alaska's winter wilderness

Explore Knik River by horseback, float trip, and ATV

Pair holiday fun with reindeer, farm animals and festive rides

Fly by helicopter to Knik Glacier for a guided trek and optional dry-suit swim

Ride rugged trails to Knik Glacier through water crossings and mud

Scenic helicopter flights and a guided winter hike near Knik Glacier

Paddle lakes and streams on a guided Mat-Su Valley loop

Paddle lakes, marshland, dunes, and a glacier-fed river beneath Knik Glacier

Learn Ice Fishing Basics From a Heated Tent

Share a winter sleigh ride with a cozy cabin warm-up

Ride silt dunes and forest trails on a half-day Knik River Valley UTV tour

Ride remote backcountry terrain and paddle among Knik Glacier icebergs