Links helpful to us in trip planning:

• Alaska Public Lands Information Center: This inter-agency office provides brochures, trip logs and general information for all public lands in the State. Great place to start researching a trip. www.nps.gov/aplic/center/index.html:
• Aniakchak National Monument www.nps.gov/ania
• Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: www.r7.fws.gov/nwr/arctic/arctic.html
• Denali National Park: www.nps.gov/dena
• Lake Clark National Park www.nps.gov/lacl
• Wrangell-St. Elias National Park: www.nps.gov/wrst
• Loussac Library: Alaskana, on-line databases, links to State Government and more! http://lexicon.ci.anchorage.ak.us/
• Fish & Wildlife Notebook Series: www.state.ak.us/local/akpages/FISH.GAME/notebook/notehome.htm

Weather & Water Levels

• National Weather Service, Alaska Region: satellite images are particularly interesting to spot trends or check the likelihood of flying. www.arh.noaa.gov/
• Alaska River Forecast Center: pick a gauged river and generate a graph of flow for the last couple weeks. www.aprfc.arh.noaa.gov/
• Aurora Forecast: www.gi.alaska.edu/cgi-bin/predict.cgi

Local Travel Agent/Planners

• Karey Larson, Talkeetna Travel: often finds the best deals on plane tickets to and from Alaska! www.talkeetnatravel.com
• Alaska/Denali Visitor's Center: with offices in Talkeetna & Denali National Parks and their own  twin  engine  airplanes, the folks can put together a whirlwind  itinerary. www.alaskan.com/talkeetnadenali
• Brenda Roper, Alaska Pathways: well traveled all over the state, including Pribilofs, Katmai, Prince William Sound www.alaskapathways.com

Talkeetna Links

Trip Planning: Talkeetna Ranger Station - register here for climbs on Denali or Foraker, complete climbers library/statistics, free bear resistant containers for hikes in the State Park nearby  www.nps.gov/dena/pphtml/facilities.html

Lodging

• Talkeetna Roadhouse: historic building, cozy living room, long family-style tables, great bakery. Private rooms with shared bathrooms down the hall. www.talkeetnaroadhouse.com
• Denali View B&B: www.alaskaone.com/denview/
• Talkeetna Hostel International: located in East Talkeetna, easy walking distance to airport and downtown. Bunk rooms and private rooms. Full kitchen.  www.akhostel.com
• Susitna River Lodging: lovely riverside main lodge with suites, and 4 private cabins. Joint venture with Denali Anglers, fishing outfitter.  www.susitna-river-lodging.com
• Birchwood Cabins: wooded setting 3 miles from town, near lakes, trail systems. www.birchwoodcabins.com
• Trapper John's B&B: authentic trappers cabin, comfortably furnished with 5-star outhouse; full sourdough pancake breakfast  www.alaska.net/~trapperj
• Talkeetna Cabins: handpeeled log duplex cabins. Lovely construction, located one block back from Main Street. www.alaska.net/~talcabin/
• Eye of Denali: riverside log home, two bedrooms upstairs & one basement suite, full kitchen stocked with breakfast items www.alaskan.com/eyeofdenalinn
• Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge: large hotel with fine dining room, sweeping views of the Alaska Range www.talkeetnalodge.com

News, Current Events, Observations

• KTNA: local radio station, send messages to locals without phone service with "denali echoes" - support public radio by becoming a member www.ktna.org
• Talkeetna Good Times Newspaper: free monthly, supported by advertising and subscription: www.talkeetnanews.com/
• Whole Wheat Radio:  independent musicians, commentary on talkeetna, slideshows, interactive:  www.wholewheatradio.org  

Flight Services

• Mckinley Air Service: "two babes & a bird"  pilots fly us into the Talkeetna River, Talkeetna Pass, Ruth Glacier. Scenic flights of Denali with Glacier Landings www.alaska.net/~mckair
• Coyote Air Service: family owned and operated service flying a 185 and Beaver in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Gates of the Arctic National Park. http://www.alaskan.com/coyoteairservice/
• Susitna Air Service: floatplane service that shuttles our trips into the Happy River and South Denali Basecamp Lakes. E-mail: susitna@mtaonline.net
• Talkeetna Aero: twin engine planes offer scenic flights around Denali and daily service between Talkeetna and Denali National Park www.talkeetna-aero.com

Day Trips to Round Out Your Visit to Town 

• Denali View Raft Adventures: daily scenic float trips on the Chulitna, Susitna & Talkeetna Rivers. 20 year residents, very well done. http://www.alaskaone.com/denviewraft/
• Denali Anglers: jetboat charter fishing trips - salmon, trout, spinning or fly; riverside lodging  www.alaska.net/~valser/fishak.htm
• Mahays Riverboat Service: scenic jetboat tours, drop-offs - also rents fishing gear/waders www.mahaysriverboat.com
• Scenic Flights of Mt. Mckinley - see Flight Services
• Mountain Bike, Canoe, Snowshoe, and Nordic Ski Rental: e-mail us at journeys@alaska.net
• Historical Society Museum: excellent displays, summer interpretive programs

Alaska Women's Outdoor Association

• Puffin Fishing Charters: deep sea fishing, charters Seward www.puffincharters.com
• Camelot Cottages: private cabins, hot tub Seward e-mail akcabins@alaska.net
• Women's Flyfishing: instruction, guided trips www.womensflyfishing.net
• McKinley Air Service  Talkeetna www.alaska.net/~mckair
• The Sport Shop: outdoor gear & active wear for women Anchorage ph. 272-7755
• Birchwood Cabins: Talkeetna e-mail rmhenry@alaska.net
• Alaska Wilderness Journeys: www.alaskajourneys.com

Anchorage Info/Accommodations

• Earth B&B: multi-lingual and gracious hostess, Margriet Van Laake. Close to downtown, coastal trail www.alaskaone.com/earthbb
• Off the Tracks Guest House: Offers the woman traveler the opportunity to be independent yet supported by the host in seeking out the sights and adventures that Alaska offers. www.offthetracks.com
• Anchorage Guesthouse: A big step up from a youth hostel, they've got bike rentals and are located mid-town, close to good eats, shopping and the coastal trail. www.akhouse.com
• Copper Whale Inn: A lovely B&B located close to downtown; make reservations early!  www.copperwhale.com
• Anchorage Visitors & Convention Bureau: complete travel information - events, lodging, restaurants  www.anchorage.net/1.cfm

Fairbanks Accommodations

• Cloudberry B&B: www.mosquitonet.com/~cloudberry/
• Minnie Street B&B: close to downtown, washer/dryer, great breakfast www.minniestreetbandb.com
• Fairbanks Visitors & Convention Bureau: restaurants, lodging, events calendar www.explorefairbanks.com

Where We've Been & Where We're  Going!

The boating community is tight and itinerant ~ which means good friends  all over the world:

• Wildwater Expeditions Unlimited, Inc. : http://www.wvaraft.com/index.htm - This  company pioneered rafting in WVa the year I  was born, drove the development of the industry in the State, on the water, and among a plethora of guides who learned to paddle through WWE's unique OJT program. The Wildwater Way is usually the right way - and a whole lot  of  fun. New River, Gauley River, Rock Climbing: New River Gorge, Kayaking

• Explore Kamchatka:  www.explorekamchatka.com - Our Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia connection - Martha Madsen. Planned itineraries and logistics/host support for self-guided groups. EK brings you to the Russian Far East's most dramatic landscape to experience the Peninsula's extraordinary biodiversity and unique culture. They cater to active travelers, adventurers, and those with an interest in the natural history of out of the way places.