What to do and see in Palmer, Alaska (AK): The Best Things to do Adventurous

The Ultimate Alaskan Adventure! Experience a dog sledding adventure you will never forget! Fly in your own private helicopter to a remote snow covered glacier. How about landing on a glacier? We will fly you above the Knik Glacier; an impressive 25-mile long, 6-mile wide river of ice. Your helicopter will land on a glacier, right in the middle of some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in Alaska. Step out onto ice thousands of years old. Experience the wonder and beauty that is Alaska in its glacial melt pools and stunning ice sculptures created by water, wind, and sun. We also offer kayaking, hiking and ice climbing excursions via helicopter. During summer our flights depart from our off airport base at Knik River Lodge. Located just an hour northeast of Anchorage, Knik River Lodge is ideally suited to serve as the starting point for a great Alaskan adventure.

We offer an exciting way to experience Alaska year-round with our half-day, full day, and multi-day tours. With fully guided ATV and side-by-side tours in the summer and fully guided snowmobile tours in the winter, we specialize in experiencing glaciers. Let us be your guide to the backcountry of Alaska!

We provide exciting horse related adventures for Alaskans, and Alaska guests! Trail rides, sleigh rides, packing in the mountains, you name it! Do you want an exciting, fast paced ride...? Or perhaps a calm, leisurely ride? Let us know your needs and wants, and we will try to accommodate you the best we can!

We want to give you the experience of a lifetime! This is so much more than a typical tourist ATV/UTV tour. For one thing, we cover 20-50 miles depending on the tour. That means you'll enjoy a huge diversity of terrain, vegetation, wildlife, and absolutely incredible scenery. You'll ride across rivers, climb dunes, go deep into the forest and have some high-speed runs on the open riverbed. No matter where in the valley we are, you'll see amazing views of glaciers, rugged mountains, rivers and so much more. This is one of the most amazing and unique areas of Alaska. Add in new industry-leading machines, a knowledgeable guide who will make sure to keep you safe, and you've got a recipe for great fun! Drive an ATV or UTV. UTVs are available in 2 or 4 seats and ATVs also fit 2. No experience needed and gear provided. Tours available from 4 to 8 hours. The 8-hr Glacier Tour comes with lunch on the moraine. Shuttle service available form Anchorage. Explore Alaska like an Alaskan!

Horse Adventure Trail Rides through mountain trails, over creeks and across fields. Ride through 400 acres of private farmland in the Chugiak Mountains. Wagon tours across our farm to feed elk and cattle. Farm tours includes hydroponic growing house. We also have a Bed and Breakfast and Legacy Mountain Lodge. Stay & Play! Horse arena, trail rides, wagon tours, kids camps and farm tours! Our summer kids day-camp programs incorporate horse skills, trail rides and other ranching activities. Get out here and enjoy a true Alaskan adventure!

Hands on, in the pen, hand feed Reindeer, Moose, Bison, yak, and elk. We will give you a little information about the animals, and then in the pen you go. Please dress for the weather this is an outside activity! In October we have our Fall Festival, and in December we offer Santa tours! We are open year round, but reservations must be made in advance. In the summer May-Aug we offer Horseback trail rides up the Butte with views of the Knik Glacier, and vast farmland and beautiful mountains.