September 20, 2009 – 12:44 pm
Possibly one of the best adventure destinations on the planet, this small town just a couple of hours north of Anchorage was the town that helped to inspire the television series, Northern Exposure. While it is a world apart from the actual show, the charm of the place is like no other and the residents of the town are one of its greatest assets.
Sometimes, sensations created by certain experiences simply cannot be put into words. Flying in a tiny propeller plane that has glacier-landing and take-off capabilities over one of the world’s last vast wilderness areas untouched by man in one of this nation’s most mind-blowing national parks is undoubtedly one of those experiences. Thanks to the staff at Talkeetna Air Taxi, we were able to have the opportunity to enjoy this amazing ride.
By Kristen Magnuson
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Posted in Alaska, North America, USA, adventure
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Also tagged Alaska, denali, flights over Denali National Park, glacier landing, McKinley base camp, mckinley climbers, scenic flights, talkeetna, Talkeetna Air Taxi
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Sometimes I have to take a step back, look around, and maybe even pinch myself to realize that this is real. We are beyond fortunate, and this last week has been like no other. When one is able to mix incredible people with amazing adventure its result is almost surreal. Alaska and its people are one of those places, hands down.
By Nels Thoreson
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Posted in Accomodation Reviews, Action Sports, Book and Media Recommendations, North America, Statistics, USA, Updates, adventure
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Also tagged Alaska, Christopher McCandless, Coke Wallace, Denali View Lodge, Earth Song Lodge, Eddie Vedder, Elizabeth Gilbert, Esther Golton, Hard Sun, Healy, Into The Wild, jim kloss, Mahay's Riverboat Service, Midnight Sun Safaris, Nenana, talkeetna, Talkeetna Air Taxi, Talkeetna Bed and Breakfast, The Last American Man, Touch of the Wilderness B & B Inn, Trapper John's Cabin, USA, whole wheat radio
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