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New Photos – The Town of Talkeetna, Alaska

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.

By Steven Shoppman | Posted in Accomodation Reviews, Alaska, New Photos, North America, USA | Also tagged , , , | Comments (1)

New Photos – Glacier Landing in Talkeetna, Alaska

September 10, 2009 – 7:00 pm

There are few things in the world that you can do that require such little effort or your part to get such a huge return. A glacier landing gives you a sense of excitement that equals many of the most intense things out there, but to get this incredible feeling and experience, all you need to do is climb into a plane and put your faith in your pilot. As the plane takes off and heads toward the monstrous peaks, many times there are clouds lining

By Steven Shoppman | Posted in Alaska, Environment, New Photos, North America, USA | Also tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)

View from Above

June 28, 2009 – 12:01 am

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 | Posted in Alaska, North America, USA | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Photo of the Week: Denali from the Sky

June 24, 2009 – 12:01 am

On one of our scenic flights with Talkeetna Air Taxi, the summit of Denali (or Mt. Mckinley) made a rare appearance.

By Craig Johnson | Posted in Alaska, North America, Photo of the Week, USA | Also tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)