by Visit Palmer | Jun 17, 2022 | History, Shopping
Reading Palmer’s History Whether you’re visiting someplace new or curious about the place you call home, digging into the local literature is a great way to gain a deeper sense of place and history. What’s a good book about Palmer’s history? I’m so glad you asked. ...
by Visit Palmer | May 7, 2021 | Things to Do
Article by Erin Kirkland One glance in any direction makes it easy to see why the small community of Palmer is so popular with outdoor enthusiasts. From open farmland to rugged mountain peaks, hundreds of miles of trails wind their way through forests and fields,...
by Visit Palmer | Nov 10, 2020 | Things to Do
Article by Alli Harvey When I first visited Alaska, I felt awed and overwhelmed by the stunning mountains surrounding me. Where, I wondered, do I go? How difficult will it be? Picking the right trail from so many options can be daunting! Many years later, I’ve done...
by Visit Palmer | Sep 28, 2020 | History, Things to Do
Article by Jodie Anderson Farming in Alaska may conjure images of planting seeds in snow. In reality farming is lush and a bit ridiculous. A green cabbage weighing in at 138.25 pounds in 2012. A beet tipping the scales at 42.75 pounds in 1999. A turnip topping off at...
by Sabrena Combs | Mar 5, 2019 | Events
Dear Colony Christmas, This might be a bit awkward or forward but I need you to know…. I love you. In the darkest part of winter, on the cusp of the crush of the holiday frenzy, you appear. You perfectly transition our town from the beginnings of a new season and...
by Emily Longbrake | Mar 5, 2019 | Shopping, Things to Do
Article by Ailis Vann Area residents know that Palmer has a long list of attributes and one of the things that visitors have regrets about is not having enough time in Palmer. Palmer residents, or “Palmeranians” as we are called, are lucky to live...
