Matanuska Glacier State Recreational cabin and campsites are managed by Long Rifle Lodge. There is no glacier access from the recreational site, although there is a quick view of the glacier. Long Rifle Lodge had a dining area ideally located for a casual meal before or after a visit to the glacier. The dining room featured a view of the glacier and an exhibit of mounted wildlife, including a nine-foot grizzly bear. Open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the summer and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the winter. |
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Below: A bear statue outside of the lodge and dining area |
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The cabins are along side the entrance to the dining area. |
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Wildlife exhibits inside the dining area. The menu was casual and the food was fair. Karen ordered a glass of milk and the server said that "no milk was allowed to be served at this lodge." WHAT! |
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Below: The doors to the washrooms - His and Hers |
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Below: view of Matanuska Glacier from back porch of dining area and from the side of the cabins |
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Below: The cabins. A window was broken inside the cabin and tape was put over it. (The two RV Gypsies did not break it. It was broken and taped when they got there). |
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Views from each end of the bedroom - one long room. 1 table and microwave, 1 round night stand, one chair. No closet. No mirror or dresser either. |
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The wash room and shower area. Notice no cover on the toilet. There was NO shelf in the bathroom to put shampoo or anything on. Cost on this date $89.25 per night. |
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