What an incredible experience whether you're local or a tourist! Our guides Megan and Jonathan were…read morereally sweet! The horses can handle anything. If I come back to Alaska I am going back for more horse adventures!

Ignore your first impression as you drive into the stables. Once you see the horses and staff you…read morecan see how much these animals are loved and cared for. And watch out for the cats, there are a lot of them and they are all over wanting your attention. We did the 90 minute ride and it was absolutely breathtaking. The forest was beautiful, the dunes of glacial till were beautiful, the river was beautiful, the mountains around us were beautiful, I think you get the picture. You will not regret going on a ride here, and you will remember it for a very long time.

We were just visiting Alaska and wanted to ride horses. 3 of us were beginners and Katie was very…read morenice and explained to us what we needed to know. Gorgeous view and everyone was so kind

We had a 1.5 hour horseback ride with my family. It was a beautiful Alaskan ride. The wranglers…read morewere friendly and informative. I highly recommend the ride especially for beginners

Great ride with super nice people. Our ride was led by Lacey, a former Jr. iditarod and future…read moreIditarod musher who knows horses as well as she knows dogs. They were all very informative about the horses and were great in helping me overcome my nervousness. I was sad to see the ride end and I would recommend it to anyone.

From the owner: Talkeetna horses is a horseback riding experience through the boreal forest outside of Talkeetna,…read moreAlaska. Come enjoy a relaxing trail ride and experience the real Alaska. Offering our signature One Hour Trail Ride as well as other specialty rides such as our Half Day Ride, Dinner Ride, and Summer Solstice Ride. While here you can also tour our homestead and see our giant veggie garden and visit with our dairy goats and other farm animals. Visiting the Talkeetna area and don't have a car? No problem, give us a call at 1-907-733-0154 to find out more information about our shuttle service from downtown Talkeetna.

This falls under the "great trail if you live nearby, A-OK trail if you don't" category of trails…read more The views it leads to are just OK. It kind of fizzles out at the foot of the mountains, but doesn't really lead to the summits of them. You can keep going and climb the mountains, but you will be very much off trail. The first few miles are in the trees, eventually it opens up into an A-OK valley. I had no idea this trail was here, and I'm glad we tried it, just not sure I'll be back. It's very close to the the outstanding Chugiak cafe: https://www.yelp.com/biz/chugiak-cafe-chugiak So you could make a morning of it :)

First off, credit to John Tyson and his book, "Best Hikes Near Anchorage" for outlining this trail…read moreand giving all the pertinent details needed! If you're from out of town and looking for a good introduction to backcountry hiking, this is a trail for you. The first two miles are at a moderate uphill pace and then it levels out. If your from in town and looking for a versatile trail with backpacking options, also for you. Excited to hike beyond the four mile point next time. Start your GPS at the trail sign (where you'll find some general trail notes and any notices you need to know). and not at the parking lot. There are some really nice views of the inlet and Sleeping Lady. At about the 1.6-1.9 mile mark you'll come across a perfectly situated log on the right of the trail which provides for a nice seat and a beautiful view. Take this in as you'll be headed inland from this point. If you're a little tired at this point, the harder climbing is almost done. Make sure to follow the sign for "Summer Trail." It is the smaller of the two paths, but the correct one. Around mile 4, you'll cross a bridge with a decent stream. It's a great stopping point for pictures and maybe your turning around spot I'd recommend going on about another half mile. At that point the trail opens up into a flatter area with some nice peaks to your left. Throw out a blanket and make yourself a cup of coffee! The trip back is much quicker as it is all downhill. John Tyson says 4-6 hours. Pretty accurate I would say. My wife and I did it in just under 4 hours with a 30 minute break. Didn't see much wildlife. Saw some moose prints and moose droppings. Maybe one ptarmigan. The views are still worth it to me.

This is a wonderful place for people of all ages to visit. We got to see baby reindeer, which are…read morecuteness beyond belief, as well as feed treats to llamas and alpacas. They have rescue moose and bison you can see up close. You can have a tour from a young, friendly, knowledgeable guide and opt for a tractor ride. Don't miss the amiable tom turkey displaying his feathers. Stop by the food place to see baby quail and cockatoo. The price is reasonable, and you will take home many photos and memories.

My aunt was visiting from Maryland and we also had a few days left before leaving Alaska, so we…read moredecided to check out the Reindeer Farm in Palmer. If you have a kids or just a big animal lover, this is the place to go! They have all sorts of animals. They have different prices for visitors, AK residents, military, children as well as seniors. The admission ticket comes with a mini tractor ride (don't expect too much tho!). Right before you get to the tractor, there's a huge playground area for the kids to enjoy and mess around. You can also feed the animals, which I enjoyed a lot! Def a must when you're visiting!

Get ready, it's spendy. And $900 per month doesn't mean your horse will be looked at every day. I…read morefound boarding horses without water. I found injuries on my horse after they "relocate" her to a "new, improved pen." My horse moved 12 times in the 16 months I paid to board her there. Our personal equipment often was "misplaced" and gone forever. Lynda is personally unkind and unprofessional. Lynda cycles through staff quickly - very very few make it past a year. I ve seen them come and go. Just like people boarding horses- they don't stay too long. Unfortunately if you are new to horses, you will be putty in her hands until she bleeds you dry. I was asked to move because I spoke up about the shitty care our mare received AT GREAT COST. 100 out of 100 times I am greatly unburdened to be out of there! BEWARE!!

The Alaska Horse Ranch is a working horse ranch. They offer riding lessons with experienced…read moreinstructors for all ages and riding levels. It has horse boarding options with outstanding food options. AND there's a feed store! Definitely call ahead to get ahold of the desk for that. The aesthetics need some updating, but you can't argue with the solid bones and functions of the operation.