The palmer family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Jan 09, 2020 we border the palmer hay flats state game refuge which is rich with wildlife, moose, wolf, beaver, etc. Please feel free to ask questions or suggest something i have missed. Farther up the highway, at the braided mouth of the knik river, you will pass a vast open area called the palmer hay flats. Continuing north, we will pass the palmer hay flats, and the knik arm of the cook inlet. Palmer hay flats locator map pdf 180 kb knik river access and reflections lake. Feb 3, 2020 we are skipping our trip outside this year to save a bit of money. Palmer hay flats state game refuge new viewing tower alaska. This was about 34% of all the recorded palmer s in the usa.
Gobs of ravens converge on urban settingsits not uncommon to see a half dozen cavorting in parking lotsand resident forest birds like chickadees and redpolls flutter through the trees. A viewing tower, dedicated earlier this year, offers a twostory, 360degree view of the. Pinning ideas to explore our own giant and beautiful backyard. The good friday earthquake also called the great alaska earthquake of march 27, 1964, was the most powerful earthquake in u. Palmer hay flats state game refuge news newspapers books scholar jstor april 20 learn how and when to remove this template message. Hotel history palmer house, chicago, illinois 1871. Mantanuska glacier state recreation site is along the highway where glacier creek enters the river.
Begin by choosing the proper environment for the books and manuscripts, keeping them out of direct sunlight and away from moisture. Palmer house, chicago, illinois the original palmer house was built in 1871 by potter palmer who began his career as a bank clerk in upstate new york. Alaska marijuana news arts and entertainment up arrow. You will travel through the palmer hay flats state game refuge, and across several long bridges that will take you over the matanuska and knik rivers.
Palmer hay flatsalaskans for palmer hay flats facebook. The palmer hayflats state game refuge is located in alaska, south of wasilla and north of anchorage. Our hope is that this trail and tower can be enjoyed by people of all activity levels. Winter road trip from anchorage to fairbanks northwest. Alaskans for palmer hay flats state game refuges holiday tree gala is from 6 to 9 p.
Literally overnight, the land dropped by 6 to 20 feet. Arriving in wasilla, enjoy comfortable accommodations adding a remote feel to your alaskan tour and has all the creature comforts. Nov, 2015 the entire expanse of palmer hay flats stretches across 28,000 acres of coastal and freshwater wetlands tidal sloughs and waterways that practically beg for exploration. The palmer hay flats state game refuge is easily accessed from several locations and offers a variety of activities from leisure strolls to extended backcountry adventures. The palmer hay flats state game refuge is 45 square miles of wetlands, forest, lakes and tidal sloughs located 30 minutes north of anchorage. Much of the hay flats that now supports wetland habitats was relatively dry grasslands prior to the 1964 alaskan earthquake. Created in 1975, this upper cook inlet refuge located near wasilla protects 28,800 acres of coastal and freshwater wetlands, tidal sloughs and mudflats, lakes and streams, as well as upland birch forests.
Anuska, the matanuska maid logo, with the sign explaining the matanuska maid history, in downtown palmer. Settlement was concentrated in the vicinity of knik, across the hay flats and up the matanuska river with a few homesteads. There are a number of nice photo opportunities coming up as you skirt along the northern end of the knik arm and travel across the palmer hay flats state game refuge. Kristen iversens full body burdengrowing up in the shadow of rocky flats, shows what it was like to live near a nuclear weapons facility. Reflection lake is on the right hand side of the highway driving toward anchorage.
Our large library offers a alaskana books with stories, history, and scenic. Ample opportunities await to explore the palmer hay flats state game refuge, with over 45 square miles of wetlands, forest, lakes and tidal sloughs. The refuge was established to protect and preserve the natural habitat and game populations. Currently operating as the palmer house a hilton hotel, it is a historic hotels of america. You can also learn about alaskas fascinating gold rush history at klondikes gold rush national historical park. Weekend events in the matsu valley community briefs. The golf course community is bordered on 2 sides with salmon rearing streams, featuring healthy populations to watch and entertain.
Parking areas, trails and waterways provide a means of enjoying the refuge. The knik river, the matanuska river, rabbit slough, wasilla creek, and. Palmer historical society the 1935 matanuska colony project. Palmer hay flats alaskans for palmer hay flats, wasilla, alaska. The temperature should be steady, preferably somewhere between 65 and 70 degrees fahrenheit with good airflow to prevent mold. Ducks unlimited alaska conservation activities habitat. Hotels near independence mine state historical park. The palmer hayflats state game refuge is located in alaska, south of wasilla and north of. Look for our sign on the left hand side of the road. The palmer hay flats state game refuge encompasses approximately 45 square miles of freshwater, brackish and saltwater wetlands.
How a 1936 highway connected anchorage to matanuska valley. Most of the 150 settlers filing for homesteads came intending to farm. May 20, 2019 you can also learn about alaskas fascinating gold rush history at klondikes gold rush national historical park. An alaska railroad bridge crosses the river parallel to the glenn highway bridge at palmer hay flats state game refuge. He engages the reader in an exploration of how mind and heart can work together in seeking truth. Fellow of the royal society of painterprintmakers 27 january 1805 24 may 1881 was a british landscape painter, etcher and printmaker. It is composed of marshy areas that support polulations of moose, muskrat, foxes, coyotes, eagles, and migratory waterfowl. Supplement unknown binding january 1, 1969 by george marion palmer author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The palmer hay flats state game refuge is 45 square miles of wetlands, forest, lakes and tidal sloughs located 30 minutes. With the state of alaska, ducks unlimited constructed experimental pond and channel habitats for breeding ducks and geese in marginal wetlands on palmer hay flats 1986 and at creamers field 1987. Palmer island light is located at the end of the wall by new bedford harbor. While the refuge is mostly undeveloped, several sites provide parking and access to marked trails, streams and lakes.
Ghost forest palmer hay flats caused by the sinking landscape. Palmers island light with its first birdcage style lantern room u. Yet, just a few miles away you will find great restaurants, fun shopping, emergency clinics, and a. After you cross the palmer hay flats, take the trunk road exit to the right and stay on trunk road until you reach the palmer fishhook road. In 1840 there were 1,031 palmer families living in new york. This tundracovered lowland is home to wildlife and several species of birds. Currently operating as the palmer house a hilton hotel, it is a historic hotels of america member, the official program of the national trust for historic preservation.
The glenn highway and knikgoose bay road offer the most convenient access to the hay flats. You will then arrive at several long bridges that will take you over the knik and matanuska rivers. The palmer hayflats state game refuge is located south of wasilla and north of anchorage. This trail is handicapped accessible, and is ada compliant. We border the palmer hay flats state game refuge which is rich with wildlife, moose, wolf, beaver, etc.
If you are interested in the history of the military in alaska. This oneofakind anthology captures the spine tingling adventures of daring men and women who venture into alaskas vast wilderness and look death in the eye. Visiting reflections lake and palmer hay flats state game refuge the alaska department of fish and game provides oversight and management of the refuge, and publishes visitor information on its website. See more ideas about alaska, beautiful backyards, staycation. Great land trust raised the funds to purchase 236 acres along the palmer slough and donated the land to the alaska department of fish and. Turn left on palmer fishhook, and enjoy the scenery on the fishhook road for about four miles. Nov 27, 2011 alaskans for palmer hay flats state game refuges holiday tree gala is from 6 to 9 p. The most palmer families were found in the usa in 1880.
Hay cairns, qld wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Apr 20, 2012 meet at the palmer hay flats access point off the knik river exit off the glenn highway. The knik river, the matanuska river, rabbit slough, wasilla creek, and spring creek flow through it. Yet, just a few miles away you will find great restaurants, fun shopping, emergency clinics, and a hospital. Palmer hay flatsalaskans for palmer hay flats home. Canoe lake boarder the palmer hay flats state game refuge which is rich with wild. While the refuge is mostly undeveloped, several sites. Palmer hay flats state game refuge, alaska department of.
Mike chmielewski interviews bill wood, member of the board of directors, alaskans for palmer hay flats. The palmer house hilton this rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. Meet at the palmer hay flats access point off the knik river exit off the glenn highway. Coast guard for years the lighthouse and the island itself were sad victims of neglect and vandalism, but thanks to concerned citizens and officials of the city of new bedford, the lighthouse is shining once again. Fairbanks when a new deal agricultural resettlement project was established in the matanuska valley in 1935, there was limited infrastructure in place to support development. The palmer house was the citys first hotel with elevators and the first hotel with electric.
Palmer hay flatsalaskans for palmer hay flats home facebook. The history of alaska is fraught with schemes for populating the state, from the first russian attempts at colonization in the 1700s to the outlandish 1960s plan to build a domed city near point mackenzie, named john f. Palmer island lighthouse and new bedford attractions in. The lower level of the tower is also ada compliant. Over 200 acres added to palmer hay flats ktva 11 the voice of. Juster hill productions producers of alaska far away and where the river matanuska flows, documentaries about the matanuska colony in alaska. Pass the palmer hay flats and the knik arm of the cook inlet where this tundra area is home to arctic wildlife and several species of birds.
New york had the highest population of palmer families in 1840. Both projects enhanced duck production and provide public viewing and hunting. Upon arrival in wasilla, dinner will be at one of wasillas finest restaurants offering exceptional views. With snow covering the ground, it wont be long until the palmer hay flats state game refuge is accessible to skiers and snowshoe enthusiasts too.
Palmer hay flatsalaskans for palmer hay flats, wasilla, alaska. Palmers island light history new england lighthouses. For those that want to hike the entire wall, you can start from fort taber park, by clarks point light, and hike out towards palmer island light and enjoy viewing three lighthouses along the. The palmer hay flats state game refuge is 45 square miles of wetlands, forest, lakes and tidal. Whenever possible, consider holding the family reunion in place where you have a strong palmer family history, which provides opportunities to share stories and visit cemeteries or old home sites.
At palmer hay flats state park, reflections lake trail is a shorter route great for kids, matanuska lake trailhead has a longer but flat route with great aurora borealis views at night, and long lake trailhead is popular with anglers. This comprehensive method of music instruction enables the beginner to progress to an advanced stage of technical skill. In her small book titled old times on upper cooks inlet the book cache, anchorage, 1967, valley author louise potter describes the early trails through the valley. Palmer hay flats guarded by pioneer peak and the twin peaks of the chugach. Mar 27, 2017 the good friday earthquake of march 27, 1964, was the most powerful earthquake in u. Palmer hay flats state game refuge visitor information. This was about 34% of all the recorded palmers in the usa. Today, easy access and proximity to over half of alaskas population has made the palmer hay flats refuge one of the most important yearround wildlife and outdoor recreational areas in the state. The mighty matanuska river divides the talkeetna mountains to the north, and the chugach mountains which you will follow all the way to anchorage. Also accompanying this wide open splendor is hatcher pass and the talkeetna mountains, only minutes from your driveway.
Palmer hay flatsalaskans for palmer hay flats notes. Several natural areas like the windswept palmer hay flats and potter marsh also concentrate moose. Some cleared enough land to put in a crop the next year. Palmer hay flats state game refuge, alaska department of fish. Of course, alaska has a rich history, and the iditarod trail sled dog museum is a great place to start. The good friday earthquake of march 27, 1964, was the most powerful earthquake in u. Fellow of the royal society of painterprintmakers 27 january 1805 24 may 1881 was a british landscape painter, etcher and. King mountain state recreation site is near chickaloon, and kepler bradley lakes state recreation area is near palmer. The palmer house hilton is a historic hotel in chicago in the citys loop area. This 28,000acre refuge protects coastal and freshwater wetlands, sloughs, mudflats, lakes, streams and forests, all critical habitat for much of the regions wildlife. Excerpt from don bensons story in life and times of matanuska valley.
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