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Introduction
Talkeetna, a historic and funky little town with a sense of humor but not much happening, slept soundly from its decline around World War I until about a decade ago. Now there are paved streets (both of them), a fancy National Park Service bu... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There Talkeetna lies on a 14-mile spur road that branches from the Parks Highway 99 miles north of Anchorage and 138 miles south of the park entrance. The Alaska Railroad (tel. 800/544-0552 or 907/265-2494; www.alaskarailroad.co... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Bank -- A local credit union is near the Parks Highway on the Talkeetna Spur Road. There is no bank in the town center, but several businesses have ATMs, including Nagley's General Store and Tanner's Trading Post, both on Main Street. Ho... Continue reading »
