10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Talkeetna That You Shouldn't Miss

On your ATV you will visit the historic remote 1959 Devore family homestead with Dennis Devore, an original family member. Learn how these hardy pioneers survived the harsh conditions of Alaskan homesteading. You can drive your own ATV or ride a comfortable ATV-drawn covered wagon as the homestead is accessible only by trail. Guests may try gold panning on the homestead quarter at Wiggle Creek. Lunch is included. Photo opportunities of Mt. McKinley.

Guided custom fishing charters based out of Talkeeetna Alaska since 1998, Fishbone Charters can help you achieve the fishing adventure of a lifetime whether it be chasing trophy Kings, or light tackle rainbows in small rivers and creeks. Let us put our years of experience and intimate knowledge of the area to work for you and come fishing with us today. All trips are owner guided.

Ride the farthest North Zipline in Talkeetna, Alaska! Soar through the boreal forest of Talkeetna on exhilarating zips sailing down nine cables between massive trees, with a grand finale over a pond. Experience suspension bridges and aerial platforms with stunning views of Mt. McKinley while entertaining local guides sharing their knowledge of local history and plant life.

Since 2005 Alaska Nature Guides has been providing guided hiking, nature walks, heli-hikes, birding, photography, backpacking, educational programs, and custom private trips in Denali State Park & Talkeetna, Alaska. Our naturalist guides are highly knowledgeable of the area flora and fauna you will encounter first-hand, lending a enriching and immersive nature experience. For your peace of mind, our experienced guides follow all safety protocols as well. See wildlife, lush, pristine wilderness and spectacular Mt. McKinley (now called Denali) views. Alaska Nature Guides is certified by Adventure Green Alaska as an eco-tourism company committed to protecting the places we go. Get off the beaten path and into the wilderness with Alaska Nature Guides! Free local pickup for all trips. Call us today or book online.

Experience Alaska on a scenic, guided ATV or ORV tour exploring the remote wilderness near Talkeetna. View wildlife, Denali and the Alaska Range along the way. Fun off-road trails with rides customizable for all experience levels.

When It's Dark, I See the Lights! I relocated from Brazil to Alaska in 2001 and have been chasing and photographing Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) ever since. I never heard about the Northern Lights before I moved to Alaska. The first time I saw them it was love at first sight. That was it! From there on I knew what I wanted to do, I wanted to share the Auroras with the world and show them to everyone who doesn't have the opportunity to see the Northern lights. That's what I have been doing since. From long and cold nights photographing amazing auroras through the skies, and teaching northern lights photography workshops, to the summers explaining and showing the auroras to the ones that are not able to visit Alaska in the winters. I am a photographer in Alaska, living the dream life of many photographers. Many of my images were published by NASA, Space Weather Live, Washington Post, space.com, Nature Photographer Magazine, Society of Nature Photographers, just to name a few.

Talkeetna Bike Rentals -Talkeetna Ski and Snowshoe rentals- North Shore Cyclery is a full service bicycle and ski shop offering rentals, sales, tours and service in the Talkeetna area. Our rental fleet includes fat tire bikes, high performance mountain bikes and vintage cruisers; also Nordic skis, skate skis and snowshoes. Come cruise through downtown Talkeetna, around XYZ lakes or take a bicycle trip to Denali National Park. We have everything in stock to make sure your bike or ski adventure is the raddest.

Whether you are an experienced adventurer or a family traveling with children, TRG‘s scenic float trips fit a broad spectrum of tastes. Few places in the world rival the scenic beauty of Mt. McKinley (known locally as Denali, or “the Great One” in the Tanana Athabascan dialect) and the glacier-fed river valleys of the southern slopes of the Alaska Range. Located just 120 road miles northeast of Anchorage, the quaint, historic town of Talkeetna sits near the confluence of three mighty rivers, the Susitna, the Chulitna, and the Talkeetna. TRG operates out of a yurt office on Main Street. Other activities in the area include hiking in Denali State Park, flightseeing amidst the spectacular peaks of the Alaska Range, and remote wilderness exploration in the unspoiled reaches of Denali National Park and the nearby Talkeetna Mountains — just to name a few. We offer 2-hour Talkeetna River and 4-hour Chulitna River Trips. As well as custom and overnight trips, just call or email us for more information. We provide rain gear and boots so you can enjoy your trip rain or shine.

Family owned and operated rafting company in Talkeetna.

Denali Southside River Guides specializes in full & half day raft and kayak adventures in Talkeetna and Denali State Park. Come see the beauty of Denali State Park by exploring its water ways and seeing its wildlife! Visit the tranquil waters of Byers Lake, the largest lake in Denali State Park, where you will glide through its tranquil waters on single or tandem Sit-On-Top kayaks. Watch for resident trumpeter swans, loons and beavers. Paddle over pools of spawning salmon and look for the bears and eagles that come to feed on them. Enjoy a warm lunch at a the historic Mary Cary's McKinley View Lodge. Head to the glacial river to embark on a scenic rafting float trip fully oared by your guide. Enjoy stunning vistas of Denali and the Alaska Range and beautiful canyon walls.