The Mat-Su Cooperative Extension office will host a panel of hiking experts Thursday, June 20, as part of its free Third Thursday with Extension series.
Steve Brown, Jenni Hoagland and Kendal Blohm will talk about favorite day and overnight hikes on area trails, what to pack on various types of hikes and preparing for mountain climbing expeditions.
The session will meet at 6 p.m. in Room 208 of Kerttula Hall at the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center, 1519 S. Georgeson Drive. Although the classes are free, registration is recommended, by calling the district office of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service at 907-745-3360