David hosts a great tour. My wife and I flew with him and the trip could not have been better. You…read morehave not really seen the Alaska range or Mt McKinley until you see it from the air. The word we kept using was "Wow!" The mountains, glaciers, crevasses, canyons, everything is Wow!" I also am a pilot and flight instructor; David's skill is very evident. I would fly with him antime. Thank you David, yout trip is a highlight of our vacation!

Alaska is a beautiful place and David, our pilot, has the most developed knowledge of his home for…read moremany years. You'll learn so much from the many different mountain ranges, to the glacial flour that makes the lakes a milky color, to flying over animal tracks with the hopes to find its owner. He has deep knowledge of the Alaskan things, and all the different ways to hike a mountain and how to get there. He's knowledgeable on all the lakes and rivers, where to fish, where to stay, and how he can safely get you there. He's a phenomenal pilot who's very aware of his surroundings and his airplane is absolutely well managed and cared for. I can't wait to come back and fly with David again!

"Oh, if I could talk to the animals, And learn their…read morelanguages just imagine it" (Sammy Davis) When you have a tour guide that talks to squirrels, chipmunks, and loons, and can rattle off facts about just about every plant, bush, berry, leaf, and tree on the trail, you know you are in the company of someone very special. Words do not exist for me to explain how awesome our guide Cadia was. Her love and devotion to nature was something to behold. She was almost evangelical in her zeal for the outdoors. We were so fortunate to have Cadia as our guide for a Byers Lake Nature Walk. Every minute in her company was pure joy as we pulled off to the side of the road to see a majestic moose, learned about the edible berries and leaves around the lake, and learned about and listened to the cries of the loon among other gems. Cadia gave our tour some added value by taking us to a few Denali Mountain viewing platforms. She was one of the very best tour guides I have ever had.

Had a wonderful time on the Denali Wilderness Hike. Annie is a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic…read moreguide. She made sure all members of the group were comfortable and had breaks when needed. She adjusted the pace to meet the needs of the group. Definitely recommended.

This has to be one of the nicest campgrounds iv ever been to. So much space between sites and…read morepretty quite. The Lake is huge, they offer RV dumping and water. They offer boat rental and cabin's as well. This place is dog friendly The only negative is that their sites to have have water and power on the site it self. But the greatness totally outweighs that issue. I had a really good sleep from the main road. I found this site by chance. When I'm driving and get tired I have been pulling into any place or random spots. In Alaska you are allowed to came anywhere at anytime. Really great state. Very cozy and quite. The local ranger on staff was super nice guy. He showed me how to drain the tanks and guided me around the area. Even suggest some places to stop and take photos of. Yes, camp here if your looking for campgrounds to review.

Great hut for the winter! Approach is really short (though not necessarily straight forward) and…read morethe views are really great (or so I'm told). You could sleep a lot of people in here, although we had 3 and a dog. The main window faces Denali and you can take the quintessential "Denali framed by window" shot for your adoring Instagram followers. The day I was there, "The High One" was socked in with clouds, so I missed the opportunity. I did, however, witness a pretty decent Northern Lights show while warming at a fire atop frozen Byers Lake! I've heard this place can be pretty buggy in the summer, so I wouldn't necessarily recommend it. Besides, shouldn't you be camping?!

Be careful with the water as you may end up in Anchorage, said the in keeper as he drove around…read moretown before check in time to introduce this town to us. Yes the water current is strong. Stronger than it may seems. Park itself is very small but a great place to spot Mt Denali on a good day. Mountain is not always visible but chances of seeing the mountain is an early morning. Sun might rise around 4 or so in the summer but that's the best time to come to the park if mountain may show their face. We were in town for three days. On the last day, the weather finally cleared up and there! Oh it was so beautiful, I stood there admiring the mountain for a long time. My in keeper said only 10% of visitors get to see the mountain, and I felt very lucky to be that 10%. Other than that, this is a very small park.

We did not stay here overnight. We visited during late October. What a sight to behold!! With the…read morethree rivers coming together, ice colliding, the swoosh of slush rushing by, and Denali in the background!

I'm not sure who in their right mind would rate this park anything less than 5 stars. The…read morebathrooms, showers, and laundry were all extremely well maintained and clean. The hook ups and dump area all worked as they should and the price was extremely fair. I wouldn't and won't stay anywhere else in Talkeetna when I come back. Thanks for two excellent nights!!

Easy check in after hours. All spots have water and power hook up. Nice area to throw trash, a…read morebonfire pit, and shower or do laundry. Resturant/bar right next door. Train does go through the back of the park at all hours of the night.

I did not stay here--disclaimer…read more However, I needed a fishing license, and these folks went out of their way to help me. They printed some stuff for me. They took care of me in a grand fashion and they did not have to. And no--they got no money from me to help me with the fishing licences. They just got it done. Cute campground. Nice folks. When I have the RV, this will be among the stops!

This is a great place for a family camping adventure. They have good camping sites, access to the…read morecreek for fishing, a general store, and wifi.

Our train was a little late so we sat on our bus for about 30 minutes waiting…read more Passenger trains are lower priority than freight so it had to wait for another train to pass it. The station is small with no indoor seating that I saw. Boarding was quick and orderly. Great place to board the train for Anchorage.

Very small train station…read more I was advised to arrive at least 45 minutes before scheduled departure time. They only have one window to handle a boarding pass. If you arrive in the last minutes, queue may be long. Despite of being a small depot, their bathroom is pretty sizable. Actual flushing toilet inside, in face they may be the cleanest bathroom in town. Since a train doesn't originate from this station, a train may arrive early or late but the staff will inform you when they are about 15 minutes away.

Enjoyed the short stay we had but was so happy they accepted pets! Can you believe it no major…read morehotel, cabin or inn accepts pets in Denali! Ridiculous!! What a missed opportunity! We all loved the cozy cabin and will highly recommend. We were in the Denali Room! It was cute and just had that Alaska Feel so welcoming! My texts with the manager pre-arrival with directions and entry instructions were clear and perfect. Didn't have to worry or fret - it was easy peasy! We didn't get to our room till 12:30 am. The welcome sign chalk board with our last Name led the way! Comfortable bed, beautiful room, dog/pet friendly, Small fridge, it was pretty picture perfect! Coffee pods in a Keurig ready for wake up! OH Did I mention the Homemade Banana Bread? SO GOOD! So I went to a client business meeting at Denali State Park and was so disappointed we couldn't bring our four legged friend to stay there. We had to do the meeting and then had to drive 2 hours+ to get half way home but stay close enough to get back to Denali. We wish we had more time to hang around but again this was perfect for the 2 day 1 overnight trip and we would do this again! Talkeetna you have a gem of a place! Thanks all that did what you did!

Talkeetna Chalet Friends suggested the idea of a quiet…read moregetaway in a part of Alaska we hadn't explored yet. We weren't sure we would join them as most cabins are pricey. We learned only a portion of the payment is taken at booking, and the rest is charged the day before check-in. This was not something we remember reading anywhere before the booking process. It would have made us more likely to book when someone suggested these cabins a year ago, knowing the total cost isn't due immediately. Affordability is always a draw! We had a nice weekend, though we were hardly in the cabin during our stay, so it was a fairly neutral experience overall--pros and cons to follow. Pros: **Minutes away from Talkeetna proper. **Military discount. **WiFi. **Plenty of outlets for charging devices. **Pets allowed (though we don't currently have any) @ +$25 per pet. **The cabin is small but uncomplicated; ideal for 2-4 people. **There was a cute personalized welcome sign by the front door upon arrival. **There was a lovely patio set for two that would be fun to enjoy if the weather accommodated. **It was beautifully quiet. (Minus the occasional train horn and the sounds of vehicle doors belonging to other guests at nearby cabins.) **The heat worked well **Open closet/storage shelf and stowaway luggage rack +4 hangers. **Comfortable queen-sized bed with soft sheets and a futon for sitting/extra sleep space. **Kitchenette with mini fridge, microwave, electric kettle, Keurig coffeemaker, and drink options provided for each. Some dishware was also available for use, and a 2-seater bar/eating space. **A nice full bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower and a plethora of towels, as well as a towel warming rack and space heater. The shower also contained a dispenser with shampoo, conditioner, and liquid soap. (Brand labels would be valuable for anyone with sensitive skin/allergies.) Cons: **Dust bunnies on the ceiling beams and cobwebs stretched between track lighting and the ceiling. We avoided using the ceiling fan for fear of displacing more dust when our allergies were already flaring. Dust lined the bottom shelf of the storage space and luggage rack. There was also a dried-up contact lens adhered to one of the bedside tables. **One of the open closet/storage shelves was loose, resting on the bottom one, so we lost a little storage space. We also wished there were more hangers for coats and sweaters. **Excessive pillows and area rugs/mats. We brought our pillows, so managing the 8 pillows on the bed, +futon pillows, felt like an imposition. There was also some sort of stain (oily in appearance?) on the sheets. We tucked away 2 of the more decorative mats during our stay (after slipping on one) because they were hazardous vs. practical without a slip-proof pad underneath. **There was more dust and web strings on the bathroom nightlight. We were excited by the luxurious towel warming rack, but it is mounted so low it seemed dangerous to put wet towels on as they'd rest right on the plugs. Using anything lower than the top rung caused the towel to sit on the floor. **Cabin kitsch. No disrespect intended, as everyone has their style, but this was a little overwhelming, particularly the number of wall hangings and patterns. It detracted from the cabin's existing charm and architecture. To reiterate, it was a nice weekend, though we were hardly in the cabin during our stay, so it was a fairly neutral experience overall.