Loved everything about this. Cory and Brian our guides were fantastic. Didn't see much for wild…read morelife but the views were beautiful and their stories of the area were great. Jet boat was so fun to ride in. Thank you!

Mahay's backpack/small luggage temporary storage review!…read more I am sure for those reading this they are probably on the Princess land tour. Talkeetna seems to be a major stop for the cruise line, The bus drivers encourage people to leave their backpack here 1. Its only $2 2. You don't have to carry it around, if its heavy or if it's raining it'll stay dry 3. Its convenient since the bus drivers meet in front of the shop. At first it was quite the scene, some lady takes your money and doesn't give you a ticket or anything in return, she just tells you to keep moving... Goodness they make money! We'll you have to walk in the shop to put your bag in there, might as well souvenir shop. When we were done, I was happy to know that our stuff was still there and the workers were very attentive to what people were grabbing asked the color of the bag/location etc etc. Overall, it worked out - trustworthy spot! =)

We booked a float trip for our anniversary. The guide showed up 40 min late without a boat and took…read moreus to a construction site where we waded in a creek. Not the Alaska fishing experience we wanted for our anniversary. They have refused to answer any emails or return phone calls. We have asked for a partial refund. Do not use this company!

We asked Dave to organize a helicopter fishing trip for a group of us last summer stuck at a lodge…read morethat had poor fishing conditions. He was happy to do it short notice. When he billed us, we understood why. Other than booking the chopper and coming on the trip himself and perhaps baiting a couple of hooks, he provided zero services. No food, no drinks, nothing. The guides from our camp came along with us at our cost and provided most of the services. The trip started around 8 am and was over by 2 or 3. We expected to pay him a guide fee and cover the cost of the chopper's hourly rate. Total flight time was 7.3 hours, which I verified with the pilot. In the end, when Dave sent the bill, he charged a guide fee of $1,100 and then padded the chopper bill by almost two flight hours to 9.2 hours. Chopper rate was $725/hour. Challenged about this billing, Dave flew into a rage and said that his guide rate was, in fact, $295/person/day ($3,245 for our group, most of whom had literally not even seen him that day or gotten an iota of service from him) plus the flight time, and he would be happy to change the bill to reflect that rate instead of padding the hours, which he said had only done to "save on taxes." I'm not making this up - all of this was in writing, so it's no exaggeration. Bottom line: if you do anything with Dave Fish Alaska, hold your wallet. You're dealing with a dishonest guy who will fleece you if he can.

Pura vida - is the best suitable word to describe this park…read more Located two miles south of Talkeetna downtown, we walked from downtown to here to enjoy peaceful time. Parking is $5. Outhouse is at the parking area. They have several lakes with lots of trails. We spent a few hours at the park but only saw another group of people just once. Trails are well marked and mostly flat. When the weather cleared up, we started hearing many airplanes take off but until then, all we heard was the sound of wind. We took a break at one of the dock area where they have free life jackets to use if you bring your own canoe. We just sat at the dock and used our backpacks as pillow. Laid there and enjoyed a whole lot of quietness and tranquility. Water was very cold. I saw some small fishes swimming. Away from people, away from deadlines and busy work. This was truly a vacation. Loved this park.

Be careful with the water as you may end up in Anchorage, said the in keeper as he drove around…read moretown before check in time to introduce this town to us. Yes the water current is strong. Stronger than it may seems. Park itself is very small but a great place to spot Mt Denali on a good day. Mountain is not always visible but chances of seeing the mountain is an early morning. Sun might rise around 4 or so in the summer but that's the best time to come to the park if mountain may show their face. We were in town for three days. On the last day, the weather finally cleared up and there! Oh it was so beautiful, I stood there admiring the mountain for a long time. My in keeper said only 10% of visitors get to see the mountain, and I felt very lucky to be that 10%. Other than that, this is a very small park.

We did not stay here overnight. We visited during late October. What a sight to behold!! With the…read morethree rivers coming together, ice colliding, the swoosh of slush rushing by, and Denali in the background!

If you have limited time in the area, do not hesitate to book this tour. Fred will go out of his…read moreway to make sure you have a wonderful, authentic Alaskan experience. During our visit to the Talkeetna area there were wildfires burning, we were unable to make it to the meeting area but Fred and his helper Rich came to the hotel and picked us up so we wouldn't miss out on the fun. He first took us to a secluded spot by a river where the salmon were literally swimming between our feet. We could have reached down and scooped them up, but we were there to learn how to fly fish, so learn we did! Fred was extremely patient with me and my husband....and our limited fishing abilities! He came supplied with everything you could need or want during the tour. The waders fit perfectly, and kept us warm in the glacier water. While driving to our second fishing spot he supplied yummy croissant sandwiches to snack on during the ride. The second fishing spot had just as many salmon and we were able to catch quite a few fish. I had a beautiful trout on my line but unfortunately I didn't snag him and he got off the hook. I was bummed, but Fred is so encouraging before I knew it I had a huge salmon on the line and brought it in successfully. While we enjoyed fishing Rich cooked up some salmon by the shore along with vodka tonic and rum and cokes. We took a break to enjoy a perfect meal of deliciously cooked salmon and a nice cocktail. It was seriously a perfect day, despite the wildfires in area. I just hope that Rich and Fred's property were not impacted. If I am ever back in the area, this would be the first tour I book. It was a great experience and a super fun day!! Thank you Fred and Rich for making this the highlight of our trip!

This was the highlight of our Alaska trip. We did the fishing trip with Fred and He was amazing. We…read moremet up with Fred around 2pm. Had a delicious lunch and drinks and caught fish all afternoon. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. The spot Fred took us the fish were jumping out of the water right before our eyes. As the sun started to go down it was impossible not to catch a fish. We even ate our fresh fish on the beach. We were celebrating my Mom's 60th Birthday and Fred made it an extra special day. My brother is already wanting to make another Alaska trip next year just to fish with Fred!

It is a long round trip ride, but you do see wildlife. The highlight for us was a black bear with…read moreher two cubs. The ride is smooth with a few quick stops for photo opportunities. Our tour guide, Mary, is amazing and full of knowledge of the area. She's great and keeps us entertained.

What a fantastic trip! Mary was our amazing guide. This is not just a tourist attraction, my son…read morelives in Talkeetna and does this once a year. Highly recommend!

I ran into Cami and she quickly offered me their tour. After speaking with her and determining that…read moreit is more affordable than what I originally thought. I decided to jump on the offer. I did the 1 hour flight and it was amazing! The pilot knew the history of the mountain, was very efficient and he provided personal attention. The pilot displayed safety, great airmanship and professionalism. If you want to experience the greatness that Denali has to offer, look no further than Sheldon and ve ready to be shocked!

I can't say enough good things about Sheldon Air! They are so warm and accommodating. If you are…read morelooking for a cracker box tour, Sheldon is not for you. They can customize. We had an incredible flight to the glacier. We were the first ones up in two days. It was smooth, professional, and magical. Udu owns the company with his wife now and has flown for 30 years. He flew us personally and the 2 pilots that have flown with Sheldon for years, still do. Once we landed on the glacier and others followed, it was so clear that we had made the correct choice.

WOW! Just wow! This was one of the most incredible adventures our family has ever experienced. If…read moreyou're visiting Alaska, this is an absolute must! We started with the UTV trail ride, which was an absolute blast. The course took us through water crossings and a variety of on and off trail terrain, making for an exciting and unforgettable ride. Then we experienced the sled dogs, which was equally amazing. We got to meet the dogs, learn about the sport, and see their enthusiasm and team work in action! The staff were outstanding from start to finish. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience fun, safe, and memorable for our whole family. We are already planning to come back because there are several other adventures we didn't have time to try. Snowhook Adventures is 10/10!

Amazing Dog Sledding Experience!…read more I had an incredible time with Snowhook Adventures -- truly one of the highlights of my trip! The entire experience was well-organized, smooth, and unforgettable from start to finish. A special thank you to Lindsey, who did a fantastic job providing clear, helpful information and putting together our itinerary. Everything was easy to follow and stress-free because of her attention to detail. And huge kudos to Hannah, our musher -- she was absolutely awesome! She was knowledgeable, friendly, and very professional throughout the ride. You could genuinely see how much she loves her dogs... and how much they love her right back. That made the whole experience feel even more special and authentic. They have everything you'll need to keep you warm from suits, gloves, and shoes... AND you will also get to see the cute puppies! If you're considering dog sledding, I highly recommend Snowhook Adventures. It was an amazing, memorable adventure!

I've been wanting to visit this place for awhile since discovering their birch caramels at a gift…read moreshop in Anchorage. Spend $10 and take a tour of their facility and learn about birch sap and the syrup making process! You will get to do a tasting of various syrups including their special reserve. Very friendly and knowledgeable. The gift shop itself has all of their items with samples of their products for tasting. I enjoyed the birch brew, brittle, lingonberry jam and the rhubarb syrup! A must stop for any Alaskan and tourist.

I am all about getting things as local as possible to bring back during my travels so knew I wanted…read moreto get some birch syrup when I was in Alaska. Similar to maple syrup as you tap the birch trees to get the sap, but with its own unique flavor, I had to bring one back. Stopped here on the way to and from Denali area. On the way in, I got to sample the different runs of birch syrup and liked the early run the best. It does cost more than maple syrup but since you won't find this back home, worth picking up a bottle. On the way out, I picked up a birch water to go along with our lunch at their bench before getting birch ice cream and the seasonal fireweed and honey ice cream that was available that day.