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Talkeetna: Quaint, quirky…quool(?)

3rd September
2010
written by scott
Trisha Costello over at the Talkeetna Roadhouse is a great ambassador for for the community. So, you owe it to her to scoop up one of her delicious cinnamon rolls next time you’re there (it takes two hands, thank you!). Below are highlights of her report:
First, for all you local folks (all of Alaska, of course, is local!) I thought I’d pass along the following information on daily activities that will be soon closing up shop for the summer.
1. Talkeetna Lakes Hike, daily at 6pm, led by the folks at Alaska Nature Guides.
2. Jet boat rides by Mahay’s Riverboat Service departing daily at 8:45, 9:30, Noon, 2:30, 3:15 and 6:30.
3. Daily movie… The Don Sheldon Story video screens at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar (behind Post Office) at 2pm.
4. Ranger programs by the Denali National Park Talkeetna rangers are held at the Talkeenta Historical Museum (behind the Roadhouse) daily at 10:30am and 1pm. (No program on the 3rd and they wrap up on the 5th)
5. Raft trips depart from Talkeetna throughout the day: 8, 8:30, 11, Noon, 2:30, 5:30. Talkeetna River Guides has daily trips.
6. Kayak Trips on Byers Lake in Denali State Park happen daily at 8:15am, 11:45am, 3:15pm and 6:45pm. Reserve with the folks at Denali Southside River Guides.
7. Horseback Riding with D&S Trailrides located at the end of Main Street. Rides go daily at 10am, Noon, 2pm and 5pm.
(Don’t forget flightseeing. AWESOME. We flew last month with Talkeetna Air Taxi!
Live Music in Talkeetna…
Here’s the rundown for this next week+ of live music.  Seems that a handful of our local musicians have been able to stay active with steady gigs.  To my ears they are all sounding GREAT, too!
September 4: Weepin’ Willies
September 5: Rickshaw & the Transporters, 10pm
September 6: Bathtub Gin, 7pm
September 10:  Hamma Jang, 10pm
September 11:  Lulu Small, 10pm
September 12:  Steve Durr, 9pm
September 4: Doug & Carl, 2pm
September 5: Steve Durr, 5pm
Roadhouse Summer Schedule…’til Sept. 19
Rooms, Bunks & Cabins nightly; Bakery open daily 6am ’til 9pm; Breakfast daily 7am – 2pm.
Year Round (AWESOME) Bread Schedule
Monday: Squaw Bread
Tuesday: French
Wednesday: Honey Whole Wheat
Thursday: Onion Dill Rye
Friday: Potato Bread
Saturday: Oatmeal Beer Bread
Sunday: Struan
We will have a Cleaning Day on September 20th and will not be open that day or that evening.  Feel free to stop by…you will be handed a scrub brush, though!   We will move into our winter hours beginning Tuesday, September 21st.
THANKS, Trisha! Follow Talkeetna Roadhouse on Facebook.
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VIDEO: Hot deal roundup on KTVA

2nd September
2010
written by scott

Great hotel and air  and train deals for fall travel. Don’t miss it.

To recap:

Anchorage-Denver $335rt
Anchorage-Portland $400rt
Anchorage-San Francisco $377rt
Anchorage-New York $479rt
Anchorage-Washington, DC $441rt

Check with USTravel for best dates and prices: (907)561-2434 or toll-free: (800)544-2217.

Hotels:
Grand Denali, Denali Bluffs: $79 per night
Princess: 2-for-1 rail-n-stay to Talkeetna. 3 days/2 nights at Mt. McKinley Princess,  from $135 per person, double
Kennicott Glacier Lodge: $79 per night, per person, double includes breakfast

FALL DEALS ROCK!

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Gary Line: Best-bargain rail-n-stay

6th August
2010
written by scott
Gray Line of Alaska has some AWESOME rail-n-stay bargains:
a. Anchorage-Talkeetna. Ride the Great Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Talkeetna aboard the mega-dome McKinley Explorer rail cars. The coach will pick you up at the station in Talkeetna for your trip the McKinley Princess Lodge–right on the Chulitna River. Remember–this place has the MOTHER of all decks. It’s the closest hotel to Mt. McKinley–incredible views. As low as $135 per person, double occupancy, includes roundtrip rail, overnight accommodations.
b. Anchorage-Denali National Park. Get on board in Anchorage and keep riding the rails past Talkeetna up to Denali National Park. This tour includes overnight accommodations at Denali, plus roundtrip rail. Take optional bus tour into the park, go flightseeing or raft the river! As low as $239 per person, double.
c. Three days/two nights along the rail belt! Your package includes overnight accommodations at both Talkeetna and Denali National Park. You’ll see Denali from two sides! Check it out at Graylinealaska.com ! Priced from $299 per person, double!
Call (888) 452-1737 now to make your reservations to see more of Alaska with Gray Line!
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VIDEO: KTVA Travel Tips

8th July
2010
written by scott

Daytrips, multi-day itineraries and recommendations!

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See Denali for $99 per day with Gray Line!

7th July
2010
written by scott
Here’s a luxury train package from Gray Line of Alaska with hotel accommodations from Anchorage up the rail belt to Denali and Talkeetna. It’s a great way to see two sides of Denali!
Ride on the Alaska Railroad aboard suh-weet, full-dome luxury rail cars! Spend one night in Talkeetna at the McKinley Princess Lodge. Remember–this boasts the Mother of All Decks–the Great One fills up the entire northwestern horizon (it’s just 40 miles from the summit!).
Spend another night near the park entrance at Denali National Park. It’s the perfect venue to take a bus tour into the park and see the incredible wildlife!
Here’s the specific itinerary:
Day 1: Anchorage – Denali
Leave in the morning on the Alaska Railroad. Arrive in Denali National Park in the afternoon. Optional Alaska tour activities—sightsee via helicopter, airplane, dog cart, ATV, or river raft! For an entertaining evening, catch the frontier spirit at our optional Cabin Nite Dinner Theater. Overnight Denali.
Day 2: Denali – Talkeetna
Continue your journey to Talkeetna on luxury-domed railcars. Stay at the beautiful McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. You’ll have time for optional activities such as flightseeing and river tours. Overnight Talkeetna.
Day 3: Talkeetna – Anchorage
Wake up for optional morning activities. Then, ride the rails to Anchorage!
Tour Highlights:
-One night hotel accommodation near the Denali National Park entrance
-One night hotel accommodation at McKinley Princess Lodge
-Rail and hotel transfers included in Denali National Park and McKinley Princess Lodge
-Travel on the Alaska Railroad route aboard a luxury-domed railcar
-Ample time to explore Denali National Park
Price: $299 per person, double occupancy. Meals are not included, nor are the optional sightseeing and activities.  Call: (800)544-2206 or visit www.GrayLineofAlaska.com
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