Winter Discovery Day at Government Peak Rec Area

Schedule

Sat Mar 07 2026 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-09:00

Location

Government Peak Recreation Area | Palmer, AK

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Winter Discovery Day is a FREE, half-day event designed to connect locals to winter recreation opportunities and resources in the valley.
Join us for:
* Gear demonstrations
* Info tables with information about local organizations and clubs
* Educational exhibits
* Hot drinks and fire pits
Please note parking participants are still responsible for paying applicable parking fees.
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Where is it happening?

Government Peak Recreation Area, 10690 N Mountain Trails Dr, Palmer, AK 99645, United States

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