Wasilla is one of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley's pioneer communities. Today, Wasilla is the largest community on the Parks Highway between Anchorage and Fairbanks, and the fastest growing. Wasilla is nearly enveloped by the mountains of the Talkeetna and Chugach Ranges. Lake Lucille and Lake Wasilla are prominent, popular and nearby offering water skiing, swimming, fishing and boating in summer and skating, ice fishing and snowmobiling in winter.

Wasilla is a perfectly located base camp for Alaskan adventure. Mountains, glaciers, rivers, lakes and trails are right outside the door. There are few limits to destination, distances and degrees of difficulty to satisfy your interests and fitness. With 500 river miles designated "Exceptional Recreation Rivers" because of beauty, access and opportunities, Wasilla spells heaven for anglers, kayakers, rafters, hikers, boaters and campers alike. The Matanuska-Susitna Valley offers everything you're looking for in an Alaskan vacation.