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Aurora Winter Train
September to May
Winter in Alaska is a magical time, with fewer visitors and a serene, snow-covered landscape. If you’re here from mid-September to mid-May, you can take it in from the comfort of the Aurora Winter Train, which runs between Anchorage and Fairbanks. It’s an easy and memorable way to travel north and experience the aurora borealis, or even do a weekend getaway to Talkeetna.
Hurricane Turn Train (Talkeetna to Hurricane Gulch)
Mid-May to Mid-September
The Hurricane Turn Train operates on Thursday through Sunday between Talkeetna and Hurricane Gulch from mid May to mid September. You can either take a scenic journey round trip, or you can ask to be let off at whichever mile marker you choose. This train is how many people who live in the backcountry gain access to their homes or cabins. It is also popular for fishermen who gain access to some great fishing spots by train. Get back on the train with the wave of a flag.
Talkeetna Air Taxi
Locally known as "The Glacier Landing Company," TAT has been flying climbers and sightseers to the Alaska Range and Denali since 1947. Talkeetna Air Taxi features a custom-designed fleet of planes, a dedicated customer service team, and a variety of tours for every budget.
Chulitna River Bridge
Set near the Princess Mt. McKinley Lodge, this bridge crosses one of the longest straight sections of the Chulitna River—and one of the most scenic. With heavily forested sides, the river here looks like an old-time painting of the Hudson River. But it’s also tremendously powerful—just hike down to the bottom of the bridge to get a sense of its force as the water More...
