This was a top highlight during our three week stay in Alaska! My son and I really enjoyed meeting the dogs and learning more about the psychology and science behind the sport of mushing. We had no idea the level of commitment, training, and dedication it takes to lead a dog sledding team, especially in the famed thousand-mile treks of the Iditarod and Yukon Quest races. Jeff King (the "winningest musher in the world"), and his daughter, Tessa, were engaging and captivated our attention the entire time. This is a must-do when visiting Denali (even if you visit the Denali sled dog kennels--it's quite a different experience as Denali's dogs are primarily used for education and transportation during the winter months, while Jeff's dogs are true athletes and bred for speed). Afterwards, buy Jeff's autobiography so you can delve deeper into his fascinating life (near-death experiences in sub-zero temperatures and run-ins with wolves and caribou!). read more

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Had a wonderful time here! We did this in summer. Here's a quick format of the tour: 1- interaction with the puppies + photo op up close. Best part and highlight of the tour. 5 mins. 2- dog sledding demo + wonderful facts sharing and storytelling about the dogs, their puppies, their day to day activities and seasonal activities. Very knowledgeable staff and they sure love what they do. 30 odd mins. 3- Petting one of the adult dogs while seated. Under 1 min. 4- Seminar by Jeff King sharing stories of his life as a musher and about the races with a 2 min video of Jeff and team on the Iditarod trail. Great orator. 45 mins. 5- Photo purchase at $10 per photo, $5 for reprints. Facility is good and well maintained. All in all good tour, definitely recommend. read more

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One of the best experiences i have ever had. 10/10 on everything. I learned way more than I could have imagined. All the dogs were so fun to watch. I am worried I am not going to enjoy anything else on our trip because this was so much fun. Next time we're in Denali I will be back! (Please get more merch - I'd have bought more!) read more

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We were very excited for the Husky Homestead experience because the description led us to believe it would be an opportunity to interact with and learn about the dogs. Unfortunately, the experience did not match our expectations. While the staff was knowledgeable, our driver was friendly and accommodating, and it was clear that the team cares about their dogs and dog sledding, the overall experience felt misleading. The majority of the 90-minute tour consisted of a presentation about Jeff and Amanda's dog mushing career, some training methods, and racing experiences. While interesting, it felt more like a seminar than an interactive dog experience. Our entire family was given approximately two minutes total with a single puppy. Much of that time was spent positioning us for a photo, which was later offered for purchase for an additional $10. We were also told we would have opportunities to pet the adult dogs, but when the dogs were brought through the audience, they passed by our almost every group without giving us the chance to interact with them. As a result, our actual hands-on interaction with the dogs amounted to only a few minutes during the entire visit. I believe the experience would be improved by either renaming it to better reflect what it actually is--a dog sledding seminar--or restructuring the schedule to provide significantly more interaction with the dogs. For example, dedicating a larger portion of the tour to meeting, petting, and learning about the dogs firsthand would better align with what many visitors are likely expecting. The presentation itself also felt longer than necessary, with many of the same points being repeated throughout. Most of the information could have been communicated in a much shorter timeframe, allowing for more meaningful engagement with the animals. Additionally, the experience felt somewhat rushed, as if the focus was on moving groups through efficiently rather than creating a welcoming and memorable visit. The staff were knowledgeable, but interactions felt more like a lecture than a conversation, and we did not feel particularly welcomed or encouraged to engage. If you enjoy learning in-depth about competitive dog sledding and hearing stories from experienced mushers, you may find value in this tour. However, if you are looking for a hands-on experience with huskies and puppies, you may leave disappointed. Based on our experience, I would not recommend it to friends or family seeking meaningful interaction with the dogs, especially given the price point of $50 per person. read more

Great fun place. Learned a lot about huskies, dog sleds and the Itatarod. Jeff King gives a great program and could do well in the entertainment field. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Incredible! This place was an instant fave for my group on our trip to Denali. Jeff King, the owner runs an incredibly organized and fun experience for their visitors. On our visit we got to hold newborn puppies, learn about the life of a sled dog, and get an insight into the Iditarod race. Don't miss this on your trip to Denali. It's a great morning activity that you could still do an afternoon in the park with. These guys rock! read more

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I visited here last year with my husband and our experience was simply amazing! Right from holding the little puppies, dog show to Jeff King's entertaining and engaging session, everything was just perfect! The way they take care of the canines just won our hearts! We are so glad we came there and got to experience something we will cherish for long! read more

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1st let me address the wealth of knowledge I gained from the staff here! Who knew what went on during the Iditarod races ? Talk about mental & physical toughness!!! Then you get to cuddle with puppies!! Good medicine for my heart after losing my doggo a few years back! I wish you all great success next March!! read more

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I cannot say enough positive things about our experience at Husky Homestead. We were able to hold and cuddle sled dogs, saw how excited the dogs were to run, watched them in action, listen to Jeff King telling about his Iditarod experiences... just a wonderful two hours. read more

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This was by far one of the most fun we had in Alaska! It was informational and fun (we got to hold the puppies!) The staff was personable and knowledgeable and obviously enjoy what they do. The dogs are amazing and it's clear they are loved and well taken care of! My kids (10, 9 & 8), had a great time playing with the puppies while my husband and I listened to another information session. I would highly recommend this for anyone traveling through Denali! read more

Have you ever been introduced to something new that's so fascinating, that you want to run out and buy every book on topic and watch any documentary ever made about it? And how about the "cherry on the top" is holding an irresistible puppy in the middle of this new found fascination? Look no further, Husky Homestead is going to be just that! I was blown away by every little bit of this entire experience. I'll admit I didn't know much of what I was getting myself into, but having a husky myself, I wanted to leave Alaska with an insiders perspective on the husky culture. They beyond met any expectation I might have had. They entire staff is super friendly and incredibly informative. They don't waste one moment of your tour if you're interested and paying attention. The guide will even start the "lecturing" en route to the Homestead destination and tell you all kinds of historic information about the company and the Iditarod race. Holding the puppies is of course a wonderful perk of the tour, but surprisingly was not my favorite part. As cute as the puppies are, Alex and Jeff King did such an amazing job teaching the ins and outs of Sled dog racing and the Iditarod race, with visuals, personal stories, and some wonderful humor, that had to be my favorite part of the tour. I have no doubt that you will fall in love with this Alaskan sport and animal as well after visiting Husky Homestead. read more

Super fun and informative. We got there a little early so we got to hold the puppies. They are huge, but so sweet. You can tell that the entire staff love what they do and their excitement and love for these dogs is evident. Great facility, and a really great experience. read more

This is one of the highlights of my trip. We booked it on the whim when we checked into our cabins and still had a afternoon to play with. It was well worth the $59 (you can get it from $49 with the brochure in the Mckinley cabins). This tour is educational and funny. It's run by Jeff King, the four time Iditarod champion and he is champion of numerous other races too. The bus will pick you up from Mckinely Village and will take you to the farm. You get to cuddle puppies for a few minutes as you help them adjust and adapt to different people and smells so they become sociable dogs. Then you get to learn about the training and Iditarod. I bought the book to hear his story and it's really incredible. read more

So fun and so memorable! These dogs are so incredibly happy! Makes me want to head up to Alaska to watch the start of the Iditarod race. Everything we learned was fascinating. Additionally, we were able to hold a puppy. Who doesn't love puppies?!? Oh, and these are not Siberian huskies; they are Alaskan huskies. The look is different than you're expecting. When booking the tour, you have to be picked up by shuttle bus. If the shuttle bus does not pick up at your resort or cabin then you may have to drive to the nearest pick up spot. For us it was literally a 3 minute drive from where we were. Tickets were around $60 each, but hey excursions aren't cheap in Alaska. If in this area check this place out for a one-of-a-kind experience. read more

Husky Homestead Tours - Precious puppy! - Tours Near Me - Denali Park, Alaska

We had an incredible time with Jeff and his team for the 10 am show on Tuesday. The puppies were precious (we were late bc of a moose and twin baby sighting so we wouldn't recommend showing up any later than 15 min before a show) we got some sweet pictures, got to watch the dogs exercise and be excited, then went inside for Jeff's presentation which was one part comedy show, one part history of the sport and all parts completely enjoyable. A few swear words were noted by my 11 and 14 year old kids which were slightly unexpected but provided a good family discussion. We purchased his book, got his autograph and chatting a minute with him. It was amazing. One of our family's favorite experiences. Definitely worth the $49/$59 prices. (Nancy at Creekside Cafe made all our arrangements) read more

Very fun trip. Got to learn all kinds of things about dog sledding and any time you can cuddle a cute puppy is a good thing. We got plenty of time cuddling the puppies and they even joke about counting them before we leave to make sure they were all returned. They do a presentation outside all about how the dogs train, and one inside that was really interesting as well about the actual race, how they prepare, how the dogs are cared for. We learned a lot about the Iditarod that I'd never know. The place was beautifully maintained and their dogs all appear to be very happy, well cared form, and healthy. read more

I can't recommend this place enough! We took our family of five, including our three girls under 12 and we all raved about it afterwards. Yes, getting to hold puppies as soon as we arrived was great, but learning about the dogs, their training and care, and the science that goes into competing in the Iditarod was excellent. Do it. You won't regret it. read more

A must-do! The pups are really fun but it's also fascinating to learn about the history of mushing in Alaska and how the dogs are trained and taken care of. read more

The best. If youlike dogs especially puppies this is the place. Also very informative about the Iditarod. Children 12 and under get to enjoy a puppy party while everyone else learns about the dogs and the race. Everyone get to be hands on with the puppies read more

Husky Homestead Tours - Tours Near Me - Denali Park, Alaska

Visited Alaska for 10 days, from Valdez up to Denali, did and saw lots of amazing things and animals, but Husky Homestead was the highlight of the entire trip. LOVED IT. Jeff and his staff are so wonderfully friendly and knowledgeable AND they are great speakers. I didn't expect this to be as interesting as it was. Thank you Husky Homestead! read more

Loved this tour! So fun getting to hold the puppies. Hearing Jeff King talk about his adventures was awesome. Highly recommend!!!

If I were going to list everything that was amazing about our trip to Husky Homestead I would be going on for pages. I'll just say that from the moment we drove up to the Homestead and held the adorable husky puppies our experiences just kept getting better and better. The staff was terrific and very informative in an entertaining and understandable manner. Jeff King shares the top billing with his phenomenal huskies. Jeff King is a 4 time winner of the Iditarod and not only was I shocked that he was there but he was funny, informative, and very approachable. To make a long story short, if anyone has the chance to visit the Husky Homestead DO IT! It will be the highlight of your trip to Alaska. read more

Higly recommend this! The staff is wonderful and you get to hold puppies! All the presentations are very well done and entertaining. Don't miss this excursion. read more

If you like dogs, this is for you! Not only do you get to hold the husky puppies, but you are treated to a wealth of great information on the dogs through a couple of great talks. It is well worth the money. read more

Excellent! The only reason I scored 4 stars was that our "tour" was cut short due to a medical situation with a guest overheating. Since we paid for the program, our program shouldn't have been "cut short" - just extended after the medical situation was resolved (over 30 minutes of the 2 1/2 hr program). We were rushed through the information after the dog demonstration. read more

Well worth going to. If your a dog person you will love the Husky puppies. Jeff King puts on a enjoyable and very informative talk. Gives you a good idea what it is like to run in the Iditarod. read more

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This is such a great tour. Great for kids and adults. As someone who grew up in Alaska I like authentic experiences and this is definitely authentic and they do such a great job. It's fun, informative, and truly Alaskan. My family wants to do it a second time! My kids are ages 4-12 and loved it read more

This place is exactly where you should go if you want to be exposed to the real champion husky sled dog experience . I learned a lot about the whole process and have a new respect for what they do . Add on some puppy interactions and more , it's worth your time . read more

We visited Husky homestead in late June and it was a great experience for the whole family. My son especially liked being greeted by the puppies. You can tell Jeff King and his staff really love these dogs. As a dog lover myself, it's obvious the dogs are well taken care of and they love working for Jeff and his staff. An overall great experience and must do while in Denali. read more

Awesome experience. Staff and owner very knowledgeable. Would recommend for young and old

I can't say enough about our experience with Husky Homestead Tours. We had the most fun! My expectations were not set very high as we had just done another sled dog tour, but this one went way beyond. We played with the puppies and listened to an outdoor presentation on the care of the dogs and naming of the litters, while wrapped up against the chill in cozy blankets. We watched the dogs run on a treadmill as part of their training program. Those dogs love to run! They did a few tricks for us, too. Moving inside, one of the trainers, an amazingly funny guy, had us laughing until we hurt. (He should be on tour as a stand up comedian!) Jeff King, winner of several Iditarod competitions spoke about the rigors of the race and what it takes to finish strong for both man and dog. We left feeling we had gotten more than our money's worth. I highly recommend that you add this to your "must do" excursions in Alaska. We loved it! read more

Husky Homestead Tours - An armful of puppies! - Tours Near Me - Denali Park, Alaska

My favorite part of my trip to Alaska!! As a reading teacher, I have been using fictional and nonfiction books about the Iditarod race with my students for years, as the spirit of competition, the wilderness, and, of course, the dogs' captures my students' attention. Our trip to the Husky Homestead gave me more info than I could have imagined to take home to my students, as well as photo ops with an Iditarod champion, his dogs, and the puppies! Mr. King's informative lessons were engaging, funny, and provided insight into the life of a musher and that of his dogs. Puppy play time is a must! Jordan was a great guide and Becky was kind and helpful in the store. read more

Husky Homestead Tours - Meeting one of the puppies! - Tours Near Me - Denali Park, Alaska

This was a fantastic tour. Jeff White is an inspiring and very funny speaker. We learned so much about the Iditarod and the roles of the musher and the dogs. We held puppies and met some adult dogs, watched them get hitched up for a practice run, exercise, and much more. I would go back again. I purchased Jeff's book and can't wait to read it. read more

We had a great time visiting! The puppies are adorable, and everyone is eager to share their knowledge and experiences. The presentation is excellent and gives you a good idea of what it's like to be on the Iditarod. Overall, fantastic experience! read more

At first I was like, "oh god, am I seriously going to pay this much to cuddle puppies... yes, yes I am." Then once we got on the bus to head to the Homestead it became very apparent that this was going to be waaay more than that and completely worth the price. It was honestly one of the best tours I have been on. The staff were fun and great presenters. I feel like I learned a ton about dog sledding, while also understanding it is just the surface. I also know feel totally different about the sport and can appreciate the effort and love that it takes to commit to it. Thank you Husky Homestead! read more

Four of us visited Husky Homestead in September 2019. This place is amazing and 4 months later we are still telling people it was one of the highlights of our Alaska visit. They do an excellent job of being fun and educational. They handed us puppies at the very beginning which was a joy. Then we met some of the adult dogs and learned about the training. It was clear throughout the experience that the workers and dogs both love what they do. The dogs were hilarious and loud in their excitement to show us how they can pull a sled. Then the talk later regarding the Iditarod was interesting and fun. read more

Jordan was our driver/ the leader of the dog demonstration- so very friendly & knowledgable. All of the dog handlers were very nice too! The presentation was informative and a great insight into the time + effort it takes in training the dogs and preparing for the Iditarod! Jeff who has won 4 iditarod races spent a good deal of time with us and he was a really nice guy too! Great story teller & good engaging the audience. You get to pet and hold husky puppies and see lots of sled dogs. Interesting, interactive and fun. A good value for the price. Strongly recommended. read more

An enjoyable and informative evening. Jeff King is a hoot! The Iditarod is a long, cold race...... We got to hold and pet all of the puppies..... ooohhh..... aaahhh. read more

This is a superb experience - definitely worth the money. You get time with the husky puppies, then see the dogs in action, then hear a great presentation by the man himself, Jeff King. The whole time you learn a lot and they make the whole experience fun. These are racing dogs, specially bred and trained for racing by a complete professional. Jeff's talk is not to be missed. He is a very entertaining guy and his stories of his many years in Alaska along with his evolution into becoming a top flight dog sled racer were amazing and inspiring. read more

One of our favorite activities of our trip. Fun for parents and kids. Under-12's got to play with the pups again while the mushers explained the experience of sledding 1200 miles in extreme conditions. Amazing. You have to do this. Timmy was our driver and helped with the kids' activities, and he was helpful, funny, and couldn't have been nicer. read more