Late Post Aug 23' On our way to Denali Lodge our princess…read morecruise bus driver didn't stop where everyone else did, instead he brought us Nenana Artisan Market (family owned), which sells, drinks, snacks; popcorn, chocolate, chips, native American jewelry, clothing and so much more. The art work was local and quite beautiful, restrooms were sufficient for all 50+ of us that was on the bus. They also offer the Nenana Ice classic, I believe it was $2 for a ticket, you look at the past times the ice has broken and make your prediction for next year, the prize pot the day we arrived was around $200,000+ To the market owners - The only thing I would suggest is to continue to make more popcorn, we decided last min we wanted some after trying a few kernels from my sister and law. Sadly, ya'll ran out and clearly didn't want to make anymore... mehhh

A half-way stop along the road between Fairbanks and Denali, common for tour large tour buses, but…read morealso a hiking and camping outpost with campsites and RV spots. Free coffee in the back near the freshly made $3 popcorn and $1.50 salty and sugary snacks. Gift shop with all the Alaskan souvenirs like arctic mushroom coffee, wild berry jam, Alaskan flower seeds, antler jewelry and salt and pepper shakers, and things to wear or put on the fridge. Just enough cashiers to get tourists back to their buses in time to move along again. Plenty of modern flush toilets and sinks with real soap to wash your hands. Cell signal with 5G service to connect to the outside world. Laundry room for cleaning dirty hiking clothes. Lots of signs and artifacts and greenhouse that explain survival methods and tools of the arctic lifestyle.

This place is AMAZING!! The gift shop has the most beautiful polar bear mount, its huge!! The gift…read moreshop and campground has a rustic setting right on the nenana river. They have beautiful gardens and greenhouse. They also have camp sites directly on the river with electric and water. This place was very relaxing and I recomend it to anyone traveling in the area!