Talkeetna

Talkeetna is Athabascan for "where three rivers come together" and outdoor activities abound:

The Talkeetna Chamber website is a good source for businesses which provide a wide range of visitor services.

www.talkeetnachamber.org

Fishing/Hunting

There is a public boat ramp downtown, and Mahay's Riverboat Service provides
 jet boat service to the best fishing grounds. The Kings run in mid- July, silvers and reds a bit later. Flights to remote lakes are available, as well.

Fishing charters are available from Fishbone Charters, Just Fly Fish and Tri-Rivers. 

And, once you've caught fish, Talkeetna Country Smokehouse can process your fish and send it home for you.

Hunting
Talkeetna is in Fish and Game area 14. Check the state web page for details
about licenses and hunting opportunities.

Outdoor Activities

(NPS Photo)

ATV Adventures
Black Bear ATV Adventures provide guided trips off the beaten track.

Hiking

A regional trail system and nearby state and national parks provide a number of
hiking and camping opportunities.

A 14-mile bike path connects Talkeetna and the Parks Highway.

Alaska Nature Guides and Denali Trekking Company provide guided adventures.

Rafting
Ride the rapids of a glacier fed river!

River Trips
Mahay's Riverboat Services provides jetboat sightseeing tours.  For whitewater enthusiasts, check out their Devil's Canyon trip!

Flightseeing

Fly to Denali and land on the glacier! Talkeetna Air Taxi, K-2, Talkeetna Aero Services and Denali Air provide service from town. Flight availability
depends on weather and climbing schedules.

Mountain Climbing

Talkeetna is the starting point for all climbs on Mt McKinley (Denali).
Climbers must register with the Park Service office downtown before being
flown to the lower base camp.

Visit the Talkeetna Ranger Station to see informative programs about the park and check the status of climbers on the mountain.

Want to learn to climb?  Alaska Mountaineering School in Talkeetna can teach you.

Winter Fun

We're open year round!
Winter means less crowds, but just as much fan. Talkeetna hosts a winter
festival which includes the Mountain Mama contest and the bachelor auction.

Groomed cross country ski trails provide access to a number of areas.

There's also the usual winter activities:
• snowmobiling
• snowshoeing

Dog Sledding

Huskytown Kennels (our next door neighbor) and Wings and Paws provide kennel tours and dog sled rides year round.

The Iditarod restart is in nearby Willow the first Sunday in March.  Get an up close and personal view of the "Last Great Race."