Continue your journey, into Alaska’s interior to the historic gold mining community of Talkeetna. Notice the more dramatic color changes of the trees along your route as you travel further north. As you pass through the community of Willow, the towering mountain of Denali is front and center on the George Parks Highway. On a clear day, the mountain is unmissable, along with the rest of the Alaska Range.
Arrive in Talkeetna and settle into your room at your hotel. This afternoon you may choose to learn about Talkeetna’s goldmining past at the local museum, sample some refreshments at a Talkeetna brewery, or hit nearby hiking trails to stretch your legs and visually soak in the golden forests surrounding you.
Overnight in Talkeetna.