Talkeetna River Guides

Talkeetna River Guides Whether you are an experienced adventurer or a family traveling with children, we have trip selections to fit a broad spectrum of tastes.

If you don't see exactly what you're looking for in these pages, contact us! We will customize an adventure for you! Few places in the world rival the scenic beauty of Mt. McKinley
(known locally as "Denali", or "the Great One" in the Tanana Athabascan dialect), and the glacier-fed river valleys of the southern slopes of the Alaska Range. Located just 120 road miles northeast of Anchorage, the qu

aint, historic town of Talkeetna sits near the confluence of three mighty rivers, the Susitna, the Chulitna, and the Talkeetna. TRG operates out of a yurt office on Main Street. Other activities in the area include (just to name a few) hiking great trails in Denali State Park, flightseeing amidst the spectacular peaks of the Alaska Range, and remote wilderness exploration in the unspoiled reaches of Denali National Park and the nearby Talkeetna Mountains.

Did our April 1st post get you?? 😉🚨 BREAKING: DOWNTOWN TALKEETNA SUSITNA RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT 🚨Just wanted to share this...
04/01/2026

Did our April 1st post get you?? 😉

🚨 BREAKING: DOWNTOWN TALKEETNA SUSITNA RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT 🚨

Just wanted to share this newly released concept for a proposed Downtown Talkeetna Susitna River bridge connecting Talkeetna and Trapper Creek, aimed at improving traffic flow and commute times in the region.

MAT-SU BOROUGH + STATE OF ALASKA ANNOUNCE NEW PROJECT

We’re excited to announce the early planning phase of a Susitna River Bridge to offer an alternate travel option between the Parks Highway, Trapper Creek, and Talkeetna.

Project goals include:
• Reducing commute times (by several minutes… or more, depending on moose)
• Providing an alternate route to ease Parks

Highway congestion
• Improving year-round access and reliability

Initial concepts under review:
• Dedicated moose crossing lane
• Seasonal snowmachine express route
• Mid-bridge espresso stand (feasibility TBD)

Community input will be a key part of this process. Public meetings and feedback opportunities coming soon.

Timeline:
Feasibility study begins this spring. Construction timeline dependent on funding, conditions, and strong opinions.

Early design elements include a multi-use corridor, enhanced access routes, and several innovative transportation features (see image for details 👀).

As always, community feedback is important. If you have any questions, concerns, or very strong opinions, please direct them to: [email protected].

Hey Folks,We are closed today, Sunday August 27th, due to river conditions! We’ll be sure to keep everyone updated when ...
08/27/2023

Hey Folks,
We are closed today, Sunday August 27th, due to river conditions! We’ll be sure to keep everyone updated when we’re back at it….which will hopefully be Monday! Fingers crossed for a break in the rain! In the meantime if you need to call us feel free to call the bat phone at 888-340-7231!

04/20/2023

Breakup dates across AK were JUST updated! Due to lingering cold temperatures, all areas south of the Brooks Range are expected to be even later than normal. For more details, please see the latest Outlook: https://weather.gov/aprfc/FGAK78PACR

We’re still hiring guides and van drivers for our 2023 season!! If interested please send an email to talkeetnariverguid...
03/10/2023

We’re still hiring guides and van drivers for our 2023 season!! If interested please send an email to [email protected] for more info.

Serena said it best, “Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another, we’re strongest when we cheer each othe...
03/09/2023

Serena said it best, “Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another, we’re strongest when we cheer each other on.” So excited to announce, on International Woman’s Day, that Talkeetna River Guides will be carrying merchandise from some of our fellow female Alaska Owned businesses!! Stop by the yurt this summer to check it out and in the meantime give their pages a follow!

03/08/2023

Supporting Alaskan women-owned tourism businesses means you’ll get local knowledge on the best places to go, things to do, and be welcomed with the warm hospitality that Alaska is famous for. Browse our list of the best Alaskan women-owned tourism businesses.

We’re hiring guides and van drivers for our 2023 season!! If interested please send an email to talkeetnariverguides@gma...
01/24/2023

We’re hiring guides and van drivers for our 2023 season!! If interested please send an email to [email protected] for more info. Must be available five days a week from May 10th-September 20th.

01/10/2023

A little snow in Talkeetna, Alaska ⛄️

12/12/2022

Snowmageddon is upon us. Yes, we live in Alaska and you'd think we're used to it by now - but if Valley history has taught us anything, it's that there are still people out there who either have poor judgment, terrible timing, and/or end up in spectacularly unfortunate circumstances through no fault of their own. Our crews are all out there tonight, from end-to-end, Parks to Glenn, and there are things you can do to help.

- Stay home. These are white-out conditions, rapid snowfall, and fast-moving drifts. Even if you think it's a short trip that you're confident about, the road conditions could be radically different by the time you come back out. So save the Target trip for a better time, which we all know is like ... 07:30 am on a weekend when there are NO people. And forget Costco, Anchorage is closed. (Sorry, moose out front should've told you.)

- Be prepared for power outages. As the snow gets heavier, we're bound to have wires coming down. Make sure you have alternate lighting and your electronics are charged. Be careful with candles!

- Speaking of fire, check your heating sources and exhausts. Carbon Monoxide is a silent killer and one blocked vent could mean the difference between life and death.

- Try to keep your entryways free of snow, as much as possible. With the rapid accumulation of snow, we've already had multiple instances of having to leave the vehicles on the road and hiking into residences. There's no avoiding that, but it does add precious time when we're trying to access someone in an emergency. So even if it's just the door and steps leading up to it, it helps.

- Please consider why you're calling. If it is for a minor issue, or something non-urgent, please consider alternate resources or waiting until the storm clears. We are going to come if you call and in these conditions each call takes sometimes quadruple the time, tying up units and making them unavailable for more serious emergencies.

- Please check on your elderly neighbors or anyone who lives alone or is low resource.

- If you are older, have a history of heart conditions or hypertension, and/or aren't in great shape, then DON'T BE A HERO ABOUT SHOVELING. We're not kidding about this - shoveling snow kills elderly people here every single year. If you must, do it in small increments, take frequent breaks, and use a buddy system so that someone can check on you.

- Please be patient. Working with no visibility, in deep snow, takes time. We're here, we promise. Just give us a few minutes to slog through and get to you safely.

See you on the other side!!! ❄️☃️

Happy Alaska Day!!“To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world.” -John Muir ...
10/18/2022

Happy Alaska Day!!
“To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world.” -John Muir

10/15/2022

Ready or not!!?? Not quite ready for this!! It’s been a hot minute since we’ve posted, lots of life happenings have kept us busy lately, but things seem to be slowing down, going in right direction, and getting back to our regular scheduled programming!!!

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13529 E Main Street
Talkeetna, AK
99676

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 8pm

Telephone

+19077332677

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