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Denali Star Route (Anchorage - Talkeetna - Denali - Fairbanks)
This train travels through the forested areas north of Anchorage into the boreal forest, and eventually into the tundra regions further north. On a clear day the train will slow down to allow you to see beautiful vistas of Denali. You may also spot wildlife along the way.
- Day Trip from Anchorage: Talkeetna Day Trip from Fairbanks: Denali
- Multi-Day Trip from Anchorage: Talkeetna, Denali National Park, and / or Fairbanks
- Multi-Day Trip from Fairbanks: Denali, Talkeetna, and / or Anchorage
Kahiltna Birchworks: Alaska Birch Syrup and Wild Harvest Products
May through mid-September
Sample delicious syrup and sweets made from birch trees - like maple but not maple -at Kahiltna Birchworks in Talkeetna—the world’s largest producer of birch syrup. Stop in or shop online to experience this unique, local spin on a tempting treat. Located at mile 1.1 of the Talkeetna Spur Rd, just off the Parks Highway
Alaska Farm Tours
Tour working farms in Palmer, Anchorage, and Talkeetna. You’ll take guided walks around the farms, touching plants, breathing in the air and sometimes even tasting something freshly picked. But there is also a lot of storytelling, learning about the unique challenges that Alaska farmers face. Some tours offer option to sample other local products like Alaska beer and birch syrup.
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.
