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A Guide to Talkeetna, Alaska

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Klondike Spirit - Paddlewheeler tours on the historic Yukon River Denali Flightseeing
A flightseeing trip into the heart of Denali National Park is a journey you will never forget. Using tough Alaska bush planes with skis, we have a wide range of options, including glacier landings.


History

History of Talkeetna
A brief history and locator map.



Dining & Entertainment

The West Rib Cafe and Pub
Great food and drink, and the best place to meet colorful locals and other people from around the world.


Aviation

Talkeetna Airport
Full information for pilots, from AirNav.com.

Fly Denali
Flightseeing and climber support are offered from Talkeetna, Healy and the park entrance stip.

K2 Aviation
Operates the largest ski plane fleet in Alaska - flightseeing with glacier landing options, and climber support.

Sheldon Air Service
Formerly Hudson Air Service, Talkeetna's oldest operator, offering flightseeing, mountaineering support, hunting and fishing trips, and other charter service.

Talkeetna Aero Services
Summit North America's tallest peak in the comfort of twin-engine cabin class aircraft.

Talkeetna Air Taxi
Founded in 1947 by Don Sheldon, offering flightseeing, Denali climb support and custom charters.


Tours & Outdoor Activities

Alaska Mountaineering School / Alaska Denali Guiding
Based in Talkeetna, offering mountaineering courses and expeditions in the Alaska Range, Chugach and Talkeetna Mountains.

Denali Climbing
The National Parks Service mountaineering office is located in Talkeetna.

Mahay's Riverboat Service
Jet boats for sightseeing or fishing for all five species of salmon and several species of trout.

Talkeetna River Guides & Rafters
Daily and overnight river rafting trips and a variety of fishing trips in the Upper Susitna drainage.


Other Information

Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce
Lots of information about local events and services, a great photo album, plus news, history and more.

KTNA
Talkeetna Community Radio broadcasts at 88.5 FM.

Radio Free Talkeetna
Whole Wheat Radio is now closed permanently (October 21st, 2010).


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