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	Matanuska River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Matanuska River is a river, approximately 75 mi (120 km) long, in southern Alaska in the United States.
		It drains a broad valley known as the Matanuska Valley northeast of Anchorage south of the Alaska Range.
		The Matanuska Valley is one of the most settled regions of Alaska and one of the few areas in the state to support agriculture.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Matanuska_River (154 words)

	Mat - Su CVB: Travel Information on Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Alaska (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		This river is classified as a "braided river" which means the water flow changes often and because of this, the river bed is wide and spread out.
		The river originates from the glaciers found on the south side of the Alaska Range and can be seen easily on the Parks Highway at Mile 133 in Denali State Park.
		Matanuska River - Spanning approximately 75 miles long, the Matanuska River is located in the southeast side of the borough starting from the Matanuska Glacier and emptying into the Knik Arm.
	www.alaskavisit.com /visitor_info/index.cfm?action=rivers (322 words)

	Science Fair Projects - Matanuska-Susitna Valley
		Both the Matanuska and Susitna rivers are major salmon spawning streams.
		The Susitna, Matanuska, and Knik rivers are all very active glacial streams terminating in the silty Cook Inlet.
		The rivers convey large amounts of glacial silt that lends itself well to farming.
	www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Matanuska-Susitna_Valley (391 words)

	Matanuska River -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		It issues from the Matanuska Glacier in the northern (Click link for more info and facts about Chugach Mountains) Chugach Mountains, approximately 100 mi (160 km) ENE of (Place for vessels to anchor) Anchorage.
		The Matanuska Valley is one of the most settled regions of Alaska and one of the few areas in the state to support (The class of people engaged in growing food) agriculture.
		The river is a popular destination for (Click link for more info and facts about whitewater rafting) whitewater rafting.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/M/Ma/Matanuska_River.htm (217 words)

	American Whitewater - River Reach #3270 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		The standard put-in for the Lions Head run on the Matanuska River is on a tributary stream from the north, Caribou Creek (which has a fine runnable 30 footer a few miles upstream).
		In the past, the river access was just past the bridge on the left (north) where a dirt road led down to a small parking area and beach.
		This section of river is formed where the Matanuska Glacier pinches the Matanuska River against a rock formation known as Lions Head, which stands as a sentry to the upper Mat Valley.
	www.americanwhitewater.org /rivers/id/3270 (740 words)

	Matanuska (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		On the upper reaches of the Matanuska River the converging Matanuska Glacier encounters Lion Head, a massive rock wall, where the resulting constriction has created several miles of thrilling class IV whitewater suitable for first-timers and experienced enthusiasts as well.
		This two-day river excursion ends 30 miles later with a mellow float along the scenic segment below the glacier and the magnificent peaks of the Chaugach Range.
		Camp is in a sheltered rock-walled notch along the river, where you’ll be treated to a fine dinner prepared by your guide.
	users.safeaccess.com /bcreedon/matanuska.htm (225 words)

	The Railroad Bone Yard
		The steep wall rising from the river is alluvial gravel loosely cemented and constantly subject to weathering.
		The rip rap in the Matanuska River was photographed on October 12, 2003 by Pat Durand during a hike with Jeff DeBroeck and Ed Kovich.
		The Coach Observation in the river is the Yukon #6.
	www.alaskarails.org /stories/matanuska-river/index.html (1040 words)

	Mat-Su / Northern Cook Inlet - Weekly fishing reports
		All Deskha River king salmon 20" or longer that anglers keep must be recorded on the back of the license or on the harvest record card, and count toward anglers' annual limit of five.
		Once an angler harvests a king salmon from this management unit (Susitna River Unit 2) he or she is required to quit fishing for any type of fish for the day in all waters open to king salmon fishing.
		The Palmer Wasilla zone is bounded on the north by Willow Creek, on the west by a line 1/2 mile east of the Susitna River, on the south by Cook Inlet and Knik Arm, and on the east by the Matanuska River and Moose Creek.
	www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us /Region2/weekly/nci.cfm (9816 words)

	American Whitewater - River Reach #7
		For rafts, 500 cfs at the confluence with the Matanuska River is the minimum.
		The second notable section is the Narrows, where the river pinches between large walls and two large boulders guard the exit.
		The Chickaloon River valley is a u-shaped valley carved by the receding Chickaloon Glacier, which is about 12 miles up river from the 30-Mile Airstrip.
	www.americanwhitewater.org /rivers/id/7 (758 words)

	Matanuska River, Alaska, white water, Lions Head
		The Lions Head section of Matanuska River in Alaska is 5.2 miles long and is a class III+ stretch of white water according to the American Whitewater Assosciation.
		This stretch of Matanuska River, Alaska has an average gradient of 38 fpm.
		Matanuska River, Lions Head is a medium difficult place to go paddling, if you have a little bit of paddling experience this could be a good place for you, if you are a beginner you should probably look for a different strectch of whitewater to paddle.
	www.riverfacts.com /rivers/10162.html (711 words)

	Matanuska Valley Forests, Seasons and Environment
		A series of small steep ridges transect the Matanuska Valley, moraine remembrances from the last glacial period when the Matanuska Glacier lay heavily on the land.
		Matanuska Wind and during April and May by the Knik Wind.
		In the Matanuska Valley, the cooler days of late August and the Alaska State Fair is a sure sign that Autumn has arrived.
	www.solsticelight.com /aks/gallery/matvalley/default.htm (1146 words)

	American Whitewater - River Reach #34
		The Matanuska River is gauged at the Glenn Highway Bridge in Palmer.
		The Matanuska along with the Kenai River and the Chulitna River offer the Anchorage area rafter the best option for mellow floats with road access within 2 hours.
		The river flows in the divide between the Chugach Mountains to the south and the Talkeetna Mountains to the North, although the valley is very narrow at times, and the division between the two ranges seems more like a trick of the geographer.
	www.americanwhitewater.org /rivers/id/34 (1007 words)

	Alaska Hotel, Motel Lodging and Vacation Rental between Palmer and Wasilla, north of Anchorage, Alaska.
		Mendenhall while he was exploring the Matanuska River regions under the command of Captain E.F. Glenn, U.S. Army.
		Palmer was established as a railroad station on the Matanuska Branch of the Alaska Railroad around 1916, named after George Palmer who traded in the Knik Arm area in the 1800s.
		Willow Creek, a tributary of the Susitna River, attracted numerous prospectors to the region.
	www.agateinn.com /area.htm (1520 words)

	Crossing the Matanuska River (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		The Matanuska River is an anadromous fish stream, therefore making it illegal to travel below the high water mark in a motorized vehicle without a permit from ADNR and the Corps of Engineers.
		The Matanuska River is a glacial, frigid, and silty river with a dynamically fluctuating flow.
		As far as the appropriate river PFD goes (type III and V) this is not a case for squabbles.
	www.outdoorsdirectory.com /forum_archives/hunting/places/matanuska-river.htm (711 words)

	adn.com \| alaska : Erosion debate on Matanuska River continues (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		At its worst Sept. 16, the river bit off a five- foot chunk, coming within 20 feet of the house and prompting a panicked call from her husband, David.
		He says the river should be dredged and the remaining stub of the dike rebuilt to push water away from his and Pixley's property.
		At the time, the river was about 150 feet away, screened by thick brush and trees, some as high as 15 feet tall, she said, showing a picture.
	www.adn.com /news/alaska/story/7023526p-6926206c.html (1293 words)

	Matanuska River Ice Climbs from alaskaiceclimbing.com
		The Matanuska River Valley is known for one thing in the winter.
		This does not allow the main ice climbing season in the Mat Valley to begin until the rivers are frozen thick.
		Typically, the best time to visit these areas is in the late season when the rivers are still solid, the daylight returns, and the falls turn to hero ice.
	www.alaskaiceclimbing.com /matanuska.htm (163 words)

	Sponsor Statement for HB 246 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		The Matanuska River Bridge, or more commonly referred to as the bridge that goes over the Matanuska River on the Old Glenn Hwy, will soon become a bike path.
		He operated a trading post in the late 1800's along a bank of the Matanuska River, in fact near the site where the new bridge is to be built.
		It's been about one hundred years since George used tin lined boxes to protect the post's supplies from bugs and weather along the river, and he is still remembered as resourceful, industrious, and as one of Alaska's early and true pioneers.
	www.akrepublicans.org /pastlegs/spsthb246042897.htm (312 words)

	Alaska glacier tours \| Matanuska Glacier and River
		This mighty glacier carved the Matanuska Valley thousands of years ago, but is now an adventure playground offering glacier trekking, whitewater rafting and great Alaskan ice climbing in the comfort of summer!
		We use mountaineering crampons to hike around on the blue ice and explore spectacular natural ice sculptures, crevasses and streams.
		This huge glacier also forms the Matanuska River...lots of cold, exciting whitewater for rafting adventures.
	www.exposurealaska.com /glacier.htm (266 words)

	River Running (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		The Matanuska River is located north of Anchorage and provides an excellent opportunity for day-trips or multi-day excursions along a beautiful, serene glacial river.
		The general character of the river is swift, large, braided, and silt laden river that provides enough water for a large raft to traverse nearly 60+ miles of varying difficulty.
		The upper reaches of the river is the hardest, most difficult section.
	www.schively.com /jeff/matanuska.html (337 words)

	Gravel Creek, Alaska, white water, Gravel Creek Glacier to Matanuska River
		Matanuska-Susitna county, Gravel Creek Glacier to Matanuska River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
		The Gravel Creek Glacier to Matanuska River section of Gravel Creek in Alaska is 11.5 miles long and is a class IV+ stretch of white water according to the American Whitewater Assosciation.
		Gravel Creek, Gravel Creek Glacier to Matanuska River is known to be a difficult stretch, this section is recommended for experienced paddlers only, don't go paddling here unless you think your paddling abilities are very good.
	www.riverfacts.com /rivers/10132.html (807 words)

	Matanuska River - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Matanuska River - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		The river is a popular destination for whitewater rafting.
		This encyclopedia, history, geography and biography article about Matanuska River contains research on
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Matanuska_River (174 words)

	Glenn Highway, Alaska :: by BEARFOOT Guides :: Mountains, Wildlife, Boating, Wild Alaska Scenery, Rafting, Travel ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Forming the headwaters of the Matanuska River, this is the Matanuska Glacier, which is easy to photograph from just off the highway (it's at Mile 102).
		Distinctive in form, King Mountain rises over the Matanuska River outside of Palmer on the Glenn Highway.
		In this photograph, a small herd of caribou crosses the Glenn Highway, in the path of a passing motorist.
	www.bearfootguides.com /communities/glennh/glennh.htm (655 words)

	Overlooking Matanuska River (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		This is the view from Long Rifle Lodge, on the Glenn Highway 102 miles northeast of Anchorage.
		Matanuska Glacier, which streams in a mighty arc for more than twenty miles in the Chugach Mountains, is upstream, just to the left of this view.
		Along the river, some of the willows and birch are just changing into fall yellow.
	www.spenceguerin.com /overmatr.html (194 words)

	Borealis River Guides - Matanuska River, Lion Head
		This section of the river gets it's name from the large rock formation that resembles the head of a Lion when seen from the west side.
		This massive rock, in combination with the foot of the Matanuska glacier produce the constriction of the river that
		After a short distance of twisting and turning, and avoiding the bushes in Caribou creek, the creek joins the Matanuska, and the rapids begin soon after that.
	www.adventuresports.com /wwraft/borealis/lionhead.htm (195 words)

	Glenn Hwy, Alaska: Glaciers and Mountain Ranges
		It was built with some secrecy during World War II, and today it is recognized to hold some of the most beautiful scenery in the state.
		One of its main attractions is the Matanuska Glacier, shown below.
		This forms the headwaters of the Matanuska River, and is easy to photograph from just off the highway.
	www.myalaskanvacation.com /communities/glennhwy/glennhighway1.html (106 words)

	Matanuska River
		The acreage that drains a small creek in your neighborhood may be considered a watershed and the thousands of square miles of diverse topography that feed a large river is a watershed of greater magnitude.
		Drainage from the Alaska Range, and the Talkeetna and Chugach mountains, from the huge Susitna and Matanuska rivers that are the Borough's namesake.
		Many lakes and rivers within the Borough are at least partially fed by glacial runoff, which can impart a green color and silty appearance to the water.
	www.alaskaswcds.org /Palmer/matsurivr.html (587 words)

	Coastal Districts
		The borough is comprised of the lush farmlands of the Matanuska-Susitna River Valleys.
		In addition, where the above described boundary intersects the below-listed rivers and creeks, the management boundary extends upstream to the 1000-foot contour level.
		The width of this extended boundary is the width of the water course and 200 feet on each side as measured from the ordinary high water mark:
	www.alaskacoast.state.ak.us /Explore/scmatsu.htm (696 words)

	Mat - Su CVB: Travel Information on Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Alaska (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		For hundreds of years, the Athabaskan Indians used trails along the Matanuska River to carry trade goods between the Cook Inlet region into the Copper River Area.
		Talkeetna means "River of Plenty" in the Dena'ina Indian language.
		Located at the confluence of three major rivers, the Susitna, the Talkeetna and the Chulitna River, Talkeetna offered an abundant harvest for the Dena'ina Indians who hunted and fished this area for centuries.
	www.alaskavisit.com /visitor_info/index.cfm?action=past (593 words)

	Whitewater rafting on the Matanuska River in Alaska
		The Matanuska River raft trip through the Matanuska Valley provides an easy introduction to whitewater.
		The upper reaches of the Matanuska River, known as the Lionshead, contain Class III-IV+ whitewater evocative of its name.
		Shortly after the Chickaloon meets the Matanuska and its Lionshead, a rock wall where the river converges with the Matanuska Glacier, the real whitewater begins.
	www.e-raft.com /Regions/Alaska/Matanuska.asp (176 words)

	Lion's Head, Matanuska River
		Today was Matanuska day -- this stretch, as a big water class IV, was too intimidating for me last year.
		But now the river was lower (1600 cfs?), and I paddled a lot in between.
		The river is fed by glacial melt from Matanuska Glacier, and so it's full of gray-silverish silt, and very cold.
	www.slackerdom.com /2001/08_alaska/matanuska (364 words)

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