The Matanuska-Susitna Valley is home to a wide variety of parks and recreation lands managed by the state or Mat-Su Borough. From Hatcher Pass down to Jim Creek Recreation Area and out to Denali State Park, there’s plenty happening all year long to make space for a wide variety of motorized and nonmotorized sports enthusiasts, protect the wild spaces many users love, and welcome in both locals and tourists. So what’s new in Mat-Su and what are you missing by not exploring the Valley more? In this episode we hear from Stuart Leidner, superintendent of the Mat-Su’s state parks, and Hugh Leslie, recreation manager for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. HOST: Amy Bushatz GUESTS: Stuart Leidner, Alaska State Park superintendent for the Mat-Su/Copper River Basin region Hugh Leslie, Recreational Services Manager for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough LINKS: Matanuska-Susitna Borough parks and recreation Mat-Su/Copper River Basin State Parks Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation Mat-Su Ski Club Hatcher Pass Snow Riders ]]>