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North of Anchorage lie many historic communities. The first reached along the Glenn Highway is Eagle River. Visit the local Natural History Museum found right downtown or drive up Eagle River Road for a spectacular view and a lovely nature walk from Eagle River Visitors Center into Chugach State Park. The Native "spirit houses" and hand hewn Russian shrines found just a few miles beyond Eagle River at Eklutna should not be missed.
Farms nestle under craggy mountains in the Matanuska Valley, a 20 minute drive beyond Eklutna. Visit the Palmer State Fair here in August to view Alaska size vegetables such as cabbages up to 96 pounds. In nearby Wasilla and Big Lake, you'll find ample opportunites for fishing and boating. Visit the unique Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry near here. A 50-mile scenic loop between the George Parks and Glenn highways takes you over Hatcher Pass to Independence Mine State Historic Park, where you'll find an interpretive center, plus buildings and equipment from two historical gold mines. Carved by ancient glaciers, Hatcher Pass offers trails for summer hikers and winter skiers.
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