This is a must do when you are in or near Talkeetna! We stayed at the Princess lodge about 45…read moreminutes north and drove down to Talkeetna for the day. This was a great trip and well worth every penny. We had a very large group and they did a great job and keeping everyone organized and safe. We started with a brief history tour which was neat and then headed off to check out an old cabin and lastly we were off to Dennis' place. This was where we had lunch, hung out and checked out the amazing sites. We then had a chance to fire off a couple of rounds, pan for gold and then head back. This never felt rushed and we all had a great time. This gives you the true Alaskan experience and never felt cheesy or super touristy. I highly recommended you check them out.

I'm a little surprised by all the glowing reviews. This was an okay tour but we were a little…read moredisappointed. It felt like we were playing follow the leader for 5 mi up and 5 mi back on a largely straight trail. The endpoint is a lovely home with a picturesque stream but we were expecting that once we got there we'd actually be able to freestyle on the ATVs a bit. This was simply our expectations, there's nothing in their advertising that says this will happen. Even so, if you're hoping to have an exciting ride, this was kind of tame. We never really got above 15 mph on the trail. The guides were great, nothing against them. Just really missed our expectations. Based on the other reviews, most people seem to love it.

Small family owned RV park! Owners live on site and are extremely nice and helpful. The park has 4…read moreRV pads about 50ft long. It was perfect for our little 23ft camper. Water and 30amp electric only which was perfect for us (: They live about 7 mins from the little town of Talkeetna which is a perfect distance away from all the sound from the tourists and business!

I don't think that I can say enough good things about Ute and Billy FitzGerald, the good folks who…read moreown and operate Denali Trekking Company. The New Wife and I are active hikers and adventurers. When it came time to decide on a honeymoon location Alaska was top of the list. As a matter of fact, it was the ONLY locale on the list! A little research sent us north of Anchorage to the great little hamlet of Talkeetna. We booked a 3 day base camp hiking adventure with Denali Trekking Company. Several months in advance we had contacted Billy via email. He responded promptly asking for a good time to call us. The New Wife spoke with Billy for about 45 minutes. She then turned to me and said "We have found our guy!" Just read the "about us" section of their website to learn about the FitzGeralds. They are not just active in Talkeetna, they are the people who make up the heart and soul of the place. The Trip: After a couple of days in Talkeetna we contacted Billy to let him know we had arrived. He invited us to his cabin to meet and discuss our trip. We spent an hour talking about our lives, local politics and Alaska. We were pumped for the adventure! The trip was delayed one day due to rain, rain, rain and low ceilings. Great call on Billy's part. It would not have been safe or enjoyable. Day One: Rain and low ceilings still. Billy called and said to come out to his place. We met our guide Wade. Homemade Blueberry brownies passed the time. We went to a little cafe for a some lunch and then checked with the local float plane dock regarding the weather. Cleared to go a 4 seater loaded us up and off we went to the campsite. We made it out sans any issues, set up camp and the rain and wind started again. Time to hunker down in the Honeymoon Suite with amazing moose spaghetti made for us by Wade. I woke up at 3 am and looked out of the tent. The payoff was there! Crystal clear skies with more stars than you can imagine! Days Two and Three: More clear skies! Wade had coffee and breakfast for us. Off we went for nice hikes. The views were fantastic. Wade made it very enjoyable by pointing out everything from birds to wildlife to plant life. Bald Eagles, Osprey, a Golden Eagle!, Loons and caribou were checked off of the "seen it" list. After a great day 3 hike Wade called in the transportation. Billy landed on the lake next to the campsite in his beauty of a Piper Super Cub. The Super Cub is one of the finest little 2 seaters ever to grace the sky. The New Wife went in first. About 40 minutes later I was loaded up and had an enjoyable ride back to the dock where our car was waiting. We are still smiling. Tips: This is not a trail hiking adventure. It's "path of least resistance" hiking. The tundra is mossy and soft. Come ready. Get In Shape!! It will make all the difference. Bring quality gear. Hiking sucks if your feet are wet and hurting. LISTEN TO YOUR GUIDE! They know more than you and will keep you safe. I'd trust Wade to lead me into any back country Alaskan adventure. He was professional, friendly and never condescending. Thanks to Denali Trekking Company, to Billy and to Wade for a great honeymoon adventure!

In our ten days in Alaska we did ice climbing, sea kayaking, mountain biking, ATV touring, and…read morehiking in various locations. But undoubtedly, the most meaningful experience was with Denali Trekking Company. The three days we spent in the Talkeetna highlands were truly a wilderness experience. No roads, telephone polls, trails, garbage; just beautiful tundra, animals, and us. The flight in with Billy was a great experience by itself. We landed on a small lake that just recently thawed. Our guide Galen flew in first, and had already set up the camp. Galen was a pleasure to be with for the next three days. Smart, knowledgeable, kind, and knows the area amazingly well. We mostly hiked during the day. There are no trails, so you look around, see something interesting (a peak, a beaver dam, a small lake with swans) and you try to find a way to get there. We did a quarter mile slide down a snow field on our butts (more fun than walking in the snow). Saw lots of wildlife, and even though it was raining a lot, just enjoyed every minute. I highly recommend Denali Trekking. Billy will make sure you will have a great experience.

This is an access point for Kesugi Ridge. It's a trail with views of Denali and the Alaska Range…read more Here are some key stats: - - - There is no pay station at this site (as of June 2021). Something to consider when planning an out and back backpacking trip or a loop. - - - The trail is 3.7 miles. - - - There is a group camping spot on a lake at the end of the 3.7 miles. - - - The group camp is at the intersection of the Kesugi Trail that heads South to Byers Lake or North to Little Coal Creek. The parking lot at this trailhead doesn't appear to have anything except a sign. If you walk about 25 yards you'll come to a notice board. Another 10-15 yards last that and there is an outhouse. Beyond that, just trees, plants, streams, and the trail. Overall, I would estimate there to be about 1500-2000 feet of elevation between the beginning and the end. The trail does go down a little ways before heading back up.

I really can't say enough about this ATV adventure with Alaska off-road adventures. The trip…read morestarted out where we got all of our instruction and gear including helmets that fit each family member and then we got a short explanation about how to drive each of the Honda four wheelers for my two daughters they got a automatic transmission version as well as a two seat version which was helpful. We started up with Ken and he made sure to watch us so that we didn't fall too far behind or miss a turn. He also took every opportunity to shoot photos where there were good scenic viewpoints. We also crossed a stream. And he shot a video of us crossing the stream. If you are looking for a good ATV adventure I would say don't go any further and book this excursion. The trails are difficult enough to make it fun for everybody and then not so difficult where it becomes overwhelming.

Alaska Off-Road Adventures…read more What a ride! This was hands-down one of the best experiences we had while visiting Alaska; it's an incredibly unique way to get out and see the amazing mountain views and Alaskan terrain. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced ATV rider, Alaska Off-Road Adventures has something for everyone. Ken took the time to get us acquainted with the vehicles and then led us on a fun ride over many varying terrain elements. He had a wonderful personality and really made this trip feel special. We had 4 drivers and 1 rider with varying degrees of ATV-familiarity and by the end of the tour every single one of us had grins from ear-to-ear (and just the right amount of mud splattered on us!). Ken's ATV tour is something that my family still talks about months after our trip. If you're choosing between activities while visiting, or passing through, Talkeetna, I can't recommend this tour enough! It blows your run-of-the-mill tour out of the water!

Cannot believe there are no reviews on Yelp for this adorable rental. This is a great, locally…read moreowned place. Each rental is unique, so be sure to carefully review before renting- some are yurts, some are cabins, some are units in a house- but they're all ADORABLE! The campus is very comfy, with several fire pits, BBQs, a cedar sauna, string lights, bird feeders and art work. There's song birds everywhere- it's very ALASKAN. if you're not from here and you want a taste of local, but with all the comforts of home (wifi, TV, warm water, heat, etc) I recommend this over other motel/hotel options. The towels and sheets may not match, but you'll be comfortable, have access to pots and pans, access to bikes, be within walking distance to downtown, and be able to sit in under the forest canopy or in the sauna at night after a busy day. Will definitely return here, probably this winter when there are less tourists around and there's an off season discount.

Paula is Great! Down home, Salt of the earth. She runs a good place. Right off of Downtown, on a…read morequiet side street. She has bikes you can use, A refrig and kitchen for any guest to use if needed. She is what I had in mind when I think about a female in AK. She had just finished up some smoked salmon and she was kind enough to share some with us. You would be hard pressed to find a nicer person. There are 3 beds to each room. Its kind of like the story of the 3 bears, if one mattress is to hard try another bed. She does have a couple small dogs that stay with her, and yes there is a dog smell in the lower gathering area. However it is not overly strong or obtrusive. The place was clean through out! Thank you Paula, when we come back we will be planning to stay with you againe.

Great homey place to stay but bring your slippers! The house can get very cold and you'll need them!read more

This is the best way to see Alaska! We loved every minute. The wranglers were amazing and the…read moreentire experience was a trip favorite! Thank you

Had me come up to work for them, then took all my clothes tv and my DVD player and donated it to…read morecharity for a tax write off and didn't tell me till after I drove 2 and a half hours north to get my stuff. Steve and Sharon vantroba are theives do not do business with them and definitely don't work for them. Cost me 700$ to help them now it's winter and I have no clothes, literally f'd me over so bad I need to go to the courthouse and actually file for a lawsuit because Steve vantroba deliberately stole everything I owned and hides behind his loud ass dumbass wife to answer for his stuff