Valley people.. some questions

[Czechsix]

Originally Posted by AKStafford

That's all you might see if you just see Wasilla if you just stay on the Parks Highway... But get out into the neighborhoods and you'll get a whole different feel.

Exactly, it's a big area, lots of variety to the neighborhoods and not-so-neighborhoods.

[phlinak]

Originally Posted by GnomadAK

The trail along KGB is the snowmachine autobahn! Seriously, anywhere but Palmer as they banned sleds inside city limits. Palmer is full of rules. Fortunately it's only a few minutes from the mat su valley.

Palmer is not full of rules, on the contrary, it could use some more ordinances like prohibiting parking vehicles on your lawn or leaving overflowing trash cans on the street for pickup (especially on windy days), etc..

[phlinak]

Originally Posted by Haolejohn

We live kind of in the middle and I like to think that the area we settled does have that small town vibe. Palmer seems more like the bush to me, but wasilla isn’t bad.

We opted for that central location too, so we wouldn’t have a long commute to work. After spending 6 years in the bush, I didn’t want a 15 minute commute to work.

This summer was consumed with the move then our vacation. I’m excited about exploring all the valley has to offer next summer. Hopefully I can give you guys the best fishing spots. The fishing won’t compare to your current spot, but I bet it’ll be easier to access hiking and camping spots.

Another factor for us, was the year round opportunities for our kids.

How so?

[Haolejohn]

Originally Posted by phlinak

How so?

Small town vibe. Not village bush, but hub bush.