Musk Ox Madness: Scenic Drive & Farm Tour
Great for Families! • Three Hour Tour • Explore the wild side of Alaska!
About
Join “Your Tour Guide to the Wild Side” on beautiful drive up the Knik Arm to the historic Musk Ox Farm located in the picturesque Matanuska Valley. Enjoy a comfortable ride from downtown as your guide shares fun facts about the flora, fauna & favorite local legends of the area on a scenic drive North of Anchorage to the Musk Ox Farm, nestled amongst the Chugach & Talkeetna Mountains. At the farm, experts will take you on a 45-minute walking tour, educating you on the 60-year legacy of the farm and millions of years of history of the Ice Age “Oomingmak”. Learn about the sustainable domestication of Musk Oxen in our region & the importance of qiviut (kiv’-ee-ute), the finest wool in the world. Ask for more information on sponsoring your favorite fuzzy friends!
Highlights
From our guests:
"Musk oxen are fascinating animals, and it was great to see them being cared for so humanely. Brittney with Escaping Anchorage was so nice and very accommodating, even giving us the option to postpone the trip because the weather wasn’t ideal. (We went anyway and were glad we did.) Wear shoes you don’t mind getting muddy." -Laura S.
"Wonderful and unique experience! The ride to the Musk Ox farm was very scenic- oh those mountains!! The farm was fantastic and the staff there were kind and very informative. I loved getting to hear all of Brittney’s stories and she clearly loves her job so much. This was the only tour I could find going to this great location and I would highly recommend it :)" -Gabriela
"My granddaughter and I really loved this tour. The musk ox farm was interesting and our guide was full of facts and information about each of the animals. Brittney from Escaping Anchorage that drove us out there was also entertaining and very knowledgeable about the area she drove us through." -Nola T.
What's included
- Downtown pick-up and drop-off
- Three hour tour
- Admission to The Musk Ox Farm
What to bring
- Good walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Rain coat/ weather appropriate jacket
- Water bottle
- Camera
- Long pants (recommended)
- Extra (non-cotton) layers recommended, as the weather has a tendency to change quickly
- Bug spray will be provided, if desired.
Cancellation
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