Day Trips North
Sightseeing
About a 1 hour drive away in the Talkeetna Mountains between the towns of Willow and Palmer, Hatcher Pass is a local favorite for recreation or a scenic drive. In late summer, there’s terrific blueberry picking up here. And in good weather, you’ll see the Chugach
Range, Alaska Range, and Palmer’s Pioneer Peak.
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Hatcher Pass
About a 1 hour drive away in the Talkeetna Mountains between the towns of Willow and Palmer, Hatcher Pass is a local favorite for recreation or a scenic drive. In late summer, there’s terrific blueberry picking up here. And in good weather, you’ll see the Chugach
Range, Alaska Range, and Palmer’s Pioneer Peak.
About a 30 minute drive, the Iditarod Headquarters in Wasilla is home to the Iditarod Headquarters, which features a museum, gift shop, sled dog rides, and video viewings.
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Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
2100 S Knik-Goose Bay RdAbout a 30 minute drive, the Iditarod Headquarters in Wasilla is home to the Iditarod Headquarters, which features a museum, gift shop, sled dog rides, and video viewings.
About a 2 hour drive away by way of a scenic drive to one of Alaska’s glaciers seen from the Glenn Highway at mile 101. Closer access to this glacier is through a private concessionaire at Mile 102 (entry fee is $30/person). Drive the two miles from the park gate to set
foot on the ice or hire a local guide who can outfit you with
proper gear and lead you to the blue lakes and ice caves.
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Matanuska Glacier
30820 West Glenn HighwayAbout a 2 hour drive away by way of a scenic drive to one of Alaska’s glaciers seen from the Glenn Highway at mile 101. Closer access to this glacier is through a private concessionaire at Mile 102 (entry fee is $30/person). Drive the two miles from the park gate to set
foot on the ice or hire a local guide who can outfit you with
proper gear and lead you to the blue lakes and ice caves.
This ranger station serves as the center of mountaineering
operations for climbers wishing to attempt Denali or other
peaks in the Alaska Range. Rangers are on hand to answer
questions, current climbing statistics are always on display
and a 30-minute video plays in a screening room, detailing
what it’s like for the climbers who brave the slopes of Denali.
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Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station
22241 B StreetThis ranger station serves as the center of mountaineering
operations for climbers wishing to attempt Denali or other
peaks in the Alaska Range. Rangers are on hand to answer
questions, current climbing statistics are always on display
and a 30-minute video plays in a screening room, detailing
what it’s like for the climbers who brave the slopes of Denali.
About a 4-hour drive north (tough as a day-trip--we recommend spending at least one night in the area), Denali National Park is an amazing place to see wildlife, particularly moose, caribou, dall sheep, grizzly bear, and the occasional wolves. In the summer 2022 season, the Denali Park Road will be closed at Mile 43 (about halfway) due to the ongoing the ongoing Pretty Rocks Landslide. We typically see most of our wildlife in the first half of the Park.
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Denali National Park & Preserve
Parks HwyAbout a 4-hour drive north (tough as a day-trip--we recommend spending at least one night in the area), Denali National Park is an amazing place to see wildlife, particularly moose, caribou, dall sheep, grizzly bear, and the occasional wolves. In the summer 2022 season, the Denali Park Road will be closed at Mile 43 (about halfway) due to the ongoing the ongoing Pretty Rocks Landslide. We typically see most of our wildlife in the first half of the Park.
Hiking
A 2.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail up to a set
of glacial lakes roughly 1,000 feet in elevation gain from the
starting point.
alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/april-bowl-trail
April Bowl Trailhead
Fishhook-Willow RoadA 2.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail up to a set
of glacial lakes roughly 1,000 feet in elevation gain from the
starting point.
alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/april-bowl-trail
Food scene
Our favorite restaurant in Palmer just 30 minutes away. Colorful, light-filled locale featuring Mediterranean dishes, plus baked goods & espresso drinks.
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Turkey Red
550 S Alaska StOur favorite restaurant in Palmer just 30 minutes away. Colorful, light-filled locale featuring Mediterranean dishes, plus baked goods & espresso drinks.
Lively tavern with 40+ taps, hearty pub grub & a spacious
patio with a summer concert series.
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Palmer City Alehouse
320 E Dahlia AveLively tavern with 40+ taps, hearty pub grub & a spacious
patio with a summer concert series.
Our favorite restaurant in Talkeetna and favorite outdoor dining spot in Alaska. You'll love the lodge, the food & the views. This family-friendly bistro has a spectacular view of the majestic Denali and beautiful patio seating. Offering downhome favorites including tasty appetizers, Alaska fish and chips, house-made meatloaf and salads.
Base Camp Bistro
23601 Talkeetna Spur RoadOur favorite restaurant in Talkeetna and favorite outdoor dining spot in Alaska. You'll love the lodge, the food & the views. This family-friendly bistro has a spectacular view of the majestic Denali and beautiful patio seating. Offering downhome favorites including tasty appetizers, Alaska fish and chips, house-made meatloaf and salads.
Most famous for breakfast and all the fresh and simple
goodies that come out of their bakery. Seating is ‘familystyle,’
so you may meet other travelers or residents –
sharing local and stories of the road while fueling up on
sourdough hotcakes, scrambled eggs, thick-sliced toast,
reindeer sausage, biscuits and bottomless strong coffee.
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Talkeetna Inn Lounge
22328 B StMost famous for breakfast and all the fresh and simple
goodies that come out of their bakery. Seating is ‘familystyle,’
so you may meet other travelers or residents –
sharing local and stories of the road while fueling up on
sourdough hotcakes, scrambled eggs, thick-sliced toast,
reindeer sausage, biscuits and bottomless strong coffee.
City/town information
About a 2 hour drive to the north and one of our favorite places to take friends and family is the historic village of Talkeetna. It is about half way from Anchorage to Denali National Park and is the staging area for Denali climbing expeditions. Talkeetna has an outstanding
panoramic view of the Alaska Range including Denali on clear days. This pioneer town began at the turn of the century as a supply
station for miners and trappers and has maintained it’s rustic
spirit. Talkeetna offers outdoor recreation, flight-seeing trips
to Denali, quaint shops with items produced by local artisans
and a variety of dining options.
talkeetnachamber.org
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Talkeetna
About a 2 hour drive to the north and one of our favorite places to take friends and family is the historic village of Talkeetna. It is about half way from Anchorage to Denali National Park and is the staging area for Denali climbing expeditions. Talkeetna has an outstanding
panoramic view of the Alaska Range including Denali on clear days. This pioneer town began at the turn of the century as a supply
station for miners and trappers and has maintained it’s rustic
spirit. Talkeetna offers outdoor recreation, flight-seeing trips
to Denali, quaint shops with items produced by local artisans
and a variety of dining options.
talkeetnachamber.org