Fourth of July in Glacier View
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Fourth of July in Glacier View
If you’re looking for something to do with the family on July 4th, then take a look at the Glacier View Fourth of July Car Launch. Located each year at Glacier View River Retreat just off Mile 99 of the West Glenn Highway. This is an eclectic event that has something for everyone. With the main event: launching cars off a 300’ cliff, there’s plenty to enjoy. Tickets can be purchased at the gate, with discounted fees for Glacier View residents. Each year a handful of different cars gets launched off this towering cliff!
The Fourth of July car launch, first run in 2005, increases year-by-year, with over 3,000 spectators in 2019. Food vendors are abound each year to full fill your comfort food desires and give you a variety of delicious food options. Gates open at 10 a.m, and the cars fly promptly at 2 p.m.Getting there early, find a good parking spot, and hopping on a zip-line at Glacier View Adventures gives you a great start to the day. Then, grab some food and enjoy the launch!
Simultaneously, zip-line tours run on the hour, all day during this event. Ride the fastest zip-line in Alaska, with a beautiful view of the Matanuska River and Glacier, and get a sneak peak at where the cars will be launched from. Spots are limited, so arrive early on the fourth to reserve your spot!
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Ice Climbing
No experience needed!
Here's your chance to try out ice climbing...on a glacier! Fun for all skill levels, no experience needed. Fantastic photo opportunities.
Ice Climbing
Here's your chance to try out ice climbing...on a glacier! Fun for all skill levels, no experience needed. Fantastic photo opportunities.
- Stay and Play
Luxury Camping Package
"Glamping" with us!
Enjoy the comfort of "glamping" in a historic-style wall tent with a stunning view. Relax around the campfire, and enjoy a soak in the wood-fired hot tub
Luxury Camping Package
Enjoy the comfort of "glamping" in a historic-style wall tent with a stunning view. Relax around the campfire, and enjoy a soak in the wood-fired hot tub
- Two. Big. Zips.
Extreme Zip Adventure Package
Includes the fastest zipline in Alaska!
Two. Big. Zips. The longest, fastest ziplines within 800 miles This is not a canopy tour! Riders reach 40-60 mph and fly over the tops of trees.
Extreme Zip Adventure Package
Two. Big. Zips. The longest, fastest ziplines within 800 miles This is not a canopy tour! Riders reach 40-60 mph and fly over the tops of trees.
Advanced Trek
Go further, higher, faster.
More time, more adventure! Explore the glacier’s most amazing features up close and away from the crowds for unique photo opportunities and more.
Advanced Trek
More time, more adventure! Explore the glacier’s most amazing features up close and away from the crowds for unique photo opportunities and more.
Milepost 102.5, Glenn Highway Glacier View AK, 99674
Matanuska Glacier Tours since 1999.
