![]() Talkeetna is located at the confluence of the Susitna, Talkeetna,
and Chulitna Rivers in Southcentral Alaska. Located 114 miles north
of
Anchorage and 270 miles The Alaska Railroad provides rail service
from both Fairbanks and Anchorage. There are also van services which
provide ground transportation from Anchorage or Fairbanks. Renting a
vehicle is still by far the most common method of getting to Talkeetna.
Talkeetna itself is a historical mining/railroad town with a population of about 350 people. Besides its world famous fishing, Talkeetna is internationally recognized as the central hub for Mt. McKinley climbing expeditions. It is nestled beside a dynamic expanse of wilderness which comprises the south side of Denali National Park, as well as Denali State Park. Surrounded by more than a million acres of pristine mountains, lakes and rivers, Talkeetna enables visitors to experience Denali's rich bounty of scenery and wildlife and a multitude of outdoor recreational activities. The summer
season gives families and individuals of all ages a variety of
activities to choose from. World class sport fishing, flightseeing, scenic
river tours, hiking, history tours, raft tours and multi-day whitewater
rafting trips. The downtown area also
In the winter
guests can enjoy the slower pace of Talkeetna. Winter activities
include nordic skiing or snowshoeing on our local trails, dog mushing,
snowmobiling, and our favorite "relaxing". Talkeetna looks out
over the Susitna River and the majestic Alaska Range so the view of the
beautiful winter Talkeetna is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts of all interests and experience levels.
Chad
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