Wasilla is Alaska’s sixth-largest city, located within the Matanuska-Sustina Valley within the state’s southern central region. It is named for indigenous Dena’ina Chief Wasilla. The city is a major hub for dog sled racing and offers a variety of family-friendly attractions for visitors, including museums and state recreational areas. Nearby Palmer is the host of the annual Alaska State Fair and the Junior Iditarod dog sled race.

The Iditarod Trail Headquarters

© Courtesy of Fotolia.com

Alaska Museum of Transportation and Industry

© Alaska Museum of Transportation and Industry