

Small campus park with open lawns, birch and spruce stands and broad views of the Matanuska Valley and surrounding mountains. Great for wide landscapes, seasonal color (golden fall, snowy winter) and aurora/blue-hour shots. Easily accessible with free campus parking and no entry fee; paths are short and mostly level. Best at sunrise/sunset for side-lit mountains, late-summer midnight sun glow, and clear winter nights for auroras. Check local drone rules and campus hours.


Small campus park with open lawns, birch and spruce stands and broad views of the Matanuska Valley and surrounding mountains. Great for wide landscapes, seasonal color (golden fall, snowy winter) and aurora/blue-hour shots. Easily accessible with free campus parking and no entry fee; paths are short and mostly level. Best at sunrise/sunset for side-lit mountains, late-summer midnight sun glow, and clear winter nights for auroras. Check local drone rules and campus hours.