Let's Talk About Talkeetna

I would have to say that in all of the places we traveled through or visited in Alaska, Talkeetna was my hands-down favorite. Maybe it was because I had read that it is a community where a lot of artists gather, or perhaps it was the laid-back, friendly attitude of the locals, but Talkeetna was appealing in every way. The day before we had discovered the Talkeetna River Guides, a rafting service that guides you down the rivers that intersect the town. Talkeetna is located near Denali National Park, and where many attempt to summit Mt. McKinley. We decided to cruise down the river, our cameras in hand, seeking wildlife in any form.

With our rafting guide Cara, who has been leading tours in various parts of the country for over twelve years

Taking off down the river