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City of Palmer
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Welcome to Palmer Alaska
Palmer (pop: 8200) is a city in and the borough seat of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough
and it is a suberb of Anchorage, the state capital.
Palmer was transformed in 1935, during the Great Depression, when one of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal projects,
established the Matanuska Colony. From Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota, 203 families traveled by train and ship to reach
the fledgling colony, arriving in the summer of 1935. Upon their arrival they were housed in a tent city during their first Alaskan summer.
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Twelve miles north of Palmer is Hatcher Pass, a scenic mountainous pass that's been established as a state park
and is home of the Independence Mine. It serves as a local back-country area for skiers, snowmachiners and hikers
as well as a tourist attraction in the summer months.
Super Vegetable Farmlands
[ Alaskan Farms]
The Mat-Su Valley, and Palmer in particular, are known as the farming centers for the state of Alaska.
Growing conditions here are perfect. Vegetables adapted to cool temperatures thrive, the glacial soils provide
lots of organic matter to keep nutrients in the root zone, many insect pests, diseases, and weeds that are common
in the lower 48 aren't in Alaska, and there is plenty of sunlight in the summer to help plants grow.
In June, Palmer gets 19 hours of daylight every day, so crops can keep growing until midnight.
The sunlight also makes crops sweeter. Carrots spend 75 percent of their time making sugar, and 25 percent turning that sugar into starch.
Species in the Brassica family grow very well in Palmer. That would include plants like cabbage,
broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, kale, collards, various mustards, radishes, rutabagas, and turnips.
Potatoes, beets, carrots, spinach, and lettuce also grow very well here.
Tour Chugach National Forest
The Chugach National Forest is the second-largest and northernmost forest of the USNF service in south central Alaska.
It is located in the mountains surrounding Prince William Sound including the eastern Kenai Peninsula and the delta of the Copper River.
Palmer Alaska Tours
There are exciting several options available to explore the wonders of this area.
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Choose from one of many tour packages (Keyword Alaska):
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Wildlife Viewing - Whalewatching and more
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Iditarod Dog Sled Race - Anchorage AK [FEB]
Over 1,150 miles of the most extreme Alaskan terrain and weather including tall mountain ranges, white-out blizzards, frozen rivers, dense forests, desolate tundra and windswept coastline.
The Iditarod is the most popular sporting event in Alaska, and the top mushers and their teams of dogs are local celebrities.
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Best Western Kodiak Inn
- overlooks the beautiful St. Paul Harbor.
Anchorage Marriott Downtown
- the only full-service, luxury hotel in Anchorage where Guestrooms have oversized picture windows that frame striking views of downtown Anchorage, city Parkstrip, the Chugach Mountain Range & Cook Inlet.
Anchorage Hilton Downtown
- The hotel guest rooms have magnificent views of the Chugach Mountain Range, Cook Inlet or sweeping Anchorage vistas.
Historic Anchorage Hotel
- the hotel is an elegantly restored and generously appointed property offering the most modern amenities
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa'
- Located within walking distance of Anchorage’s many attractions—businesses, restaurants, and shopping—this prominent landmark is an ideal base for exploring the city.
The Hotel Captain Cook
- Since 1965, the Hotel Captain Cook has defined luxury in Alaska by offering a level of elegance and comfort unparalleled across the state.
Eagle River Microtel Inn
- Hotel in Palmer Alaska, offers downtown lodging, restaurant, lounge, conference, and banquet facilities.
Anchorage Marriott Downtown
- the only full-service, luxury hotel in Anchorage where Guestrooms have oversized picture windows that frame striking views of downtown Anchorage, city Parkstrip, the Chugach Mountain Range & Cook Inlet.
Anchorage Hilton Downtown
- The hotel guest rooms have magnificent views of the Chugach Mountain Range, Cook Inlet or sweeping Anchorage vistas.
Historic Anchorage Hotel
- the hotel is an elegantly restored and generously appointed property offering the most modern amenities
Howard Johnson Plaza Anchorage
- 246 Room Full Service Hotel Centrally located downtown Anchorage
Inlet Tower and Suites
- located near the Alaska Center for the performing arts, the Egan convention center, and the Tony Knowles coastal trail.
Ramada Anchorage Downtown
- located in the heart of downtown Anchorage minutes away from shopping and restaurants.
Comfort Inn Ship Creek
- Located in downtown Anchorage. Shopping, museums and restaurants nearby.
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa'
- Located within walking distance of Anchorage’s many attractions—businesses, restaurants, and shopping—this prominent landmark is an ideal base for exploring the city.
The Hotel Captain Cook
- Since 1965, the Hotel Captain Cook has defined luxury in Alaska by offering a level of elegance and comfort unparalleled across the state.
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