Talkeetna Alaska

	Talkeetna Flightseeing Tours
			McKinley Flightseeing & Glacier Landing with K2 Aviation
			While you may never join the ranks of climbers who've summitted McKinley, an up-close view of North America's tallest peak can still be yours. K2 Aviation offers once-in-a-lifetime flightseeing tours among and above the Alaska Range. Add a glacier landing to really get a gut sense of how immense these peaks are.
			1 – 2 hr $190 – $295 Yr round
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			Mt. McKinley Summit Flight (Talkeetna Aero Services)
			Summit McKinley in the comfort of a twin-engine aircraft. Land on a glacier and step into the awesome scenery of ice, rock, and snow. Experience the grandeur of Mt. McKinley and the Alaska Range with Talkeetna Aero Services.
			1 hr 20 min $275 Yr round
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	Talkeetna River Tours
			Wilderness Jetboat Adventure (Mahay's Riverboat)
			Get hands on and up close as you learn about local plants, animals, trappers, and Alaska natives, with the wilderness as your classroom.
			2 – 4 hr $55 – $135 Mid May – Mid Sept
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			Denali View Raft Adventures
			Looking for a true wilderness experience with the comfort of a safety net? Enjoy a guided, soft-adventure scenic float with Denali View Raft Adventures on the Talkeetna River. Enjoy spectacular scenery, excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities, and one-on-one service from a family business.
			2 hr $65 Mid May – Mid Sept
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			Talkeetna River Guides
			Float through the remote wilderness of Denali State Park, with breathtaking views of McKinley and the Alaska Range. Wildlife abounds in this spectacular country. Enjoy a 2-hour or 4-hour guided float with Talkeetna River Guides, or their full-day helicopter fly-in.
			2 hr $69 Mid May – Sept
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	Talkeetna Lodging
			Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
			Built atop a high bluff, the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge overlooks the Susitna River Valley and surveys the entire Alaska Range, with McKinley right in the middle. On a clear day, all of the common rooms (plus 72 guest rooms) offer this same fabulous panorama. Take in the view as you take advantage of their renowned chef and award-winning wine list.
			$169 – $569 per night May – Sept
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			McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
			Located within Denali State Park on the banks of the Chulitna River, the McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge boasts a stunning view of its namesake via floor-to-ceiling windows, pairing upscale accommodations with a genuinely rustic Alaskan setting. Though a bit removed from both Talkeetna and the park, like all Princess lodges, McKinley provides a highly organized, worry-free experience.
			$139 – $199 per night Mid May – Mid Sept
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	Other Top Talkeetna Tours
			Talkeetna Sundog Kennel
			The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is a test of man and dog that covers some of the roughest, most beautiful terrain on earth. Meet some of the hardy Alaskans who've faced this challenge--take a tour of Sundog Kennel, home of World Champion sprint musher Kathleen Holden, three-time Iditarod musher Jerry Sousa, and their dogs.
			1½ – 2 hr $50 Yr round
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			Salmon Fishing Charter (Talkeetna Fishing Guides)
			Ready to take on the world's second-largest run of migrating fish? Friendly, knowledgeable guides will lead you to the hottest fishing holes in the Susitna River drainage, where you can fish for all five species of salmon and more.
			½ or full day $175 – $250 May – Sept
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	Things To Do Around Town
			Visit the Ranger Station
			Stop by the Denali National Park Talkeetna Ranger Station (907-733-2231; corner of 1 st and B), the command center for McKinley expeditions. Hear live radio communications with climbers on the mountain, browse aerial photos of the Alaska Range, and read accounts of earlier expeditions. The park service leads interpretive hikes from the station as well.

			Talkeetna Historical Society Museum
			Explore a 1916 trapper cabin and a re-creation of the old railroad depot at the Talkeetna Historical Society Museum (907-733-2487 or visit their website; west of the Village Airstrip). They have old gold-panning equipment and other artifacts on display, as well as a room-sized, to-scale model of McKinley.

			Mountain Climbers' Memorial
			Pay a visit to the mountain climbers' memorial in the Talkeetna cemetery (across from the airfield east of the railroad tracks) where the names of those lost on McKinley and neighboring peaks are listed.

			Hike or Bike the Chase Trail
			Follow the railroad tracks through town and walk across the huge iron bridge (via the pedestrian walkway) for a bird’s-eye-view of the swift-flowing Talkeetna. On the far side of the bridge, you can pick up the Chase Trail , perfect for hiking or biking, which follows the railroad tracks before heading into the woods. Head down to the Talkeetna River for a look at the massive silhouette of McKinley some 60 miles distant—plus views of Mt. Hunter, Mt. Foraker, and other peaks of the Alaska Range. There may be campfires on the beach, and passers-by are often welcome to join.

			Stop by the Fairview Inn
			After a day of play, swing by the rustic Fairview Inn (907-733-2423), a legendary watering hole where climbers gather to share tales of success and failure. Check out the collection of old photographs and the mural behind the bar, with memorial flags to those lost on the mountain. The Fairview plays host to Talkeetna’s annual Moose Drop Festival in July, and it also happens to be the spot where 29th President Warren Harding stopped on his way back to San Francisco, not a month before he died.

			Canoe on a Lake
			For a do-it-yourself adventure on the water, rent a canoe from Rodney at Talkeetna Camp and Canoe (907-733-2267) and paddle across a quiet lake near town.
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