Talkeetna Trip Overview
Get an authentic look at an Alaska homestead and meet a team of sled dogs on this unique homestead tour. Located off the grid, this homestead keeps sled dogs for daily chores and companionship. This gives dog lovers a chance to see the integral role sled dogs play in Alaska living.
* See the daily operations of an Alaska homestead
* Meet each sled dog and learn about their chores and way of life
* Small-group tours keep the tours personal
* Visit an off-the-grid cabin
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Talkeetna, United States
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Talkeetna, Alaska, United States
Get an authentic look at an Alaska homestead and meet a team of sled dogs on this unique homestead tour. Located off the grid, this homestead keeps sled dogs for daily chores and companionship. This gives dog lovers a chance to see the integral role sled dogs play in Alaska living.
* See the daily operations of an Alaska homestead
* Meet each sled dog and learn about their chores and way of life
* Small-group tours keep the tours personal
* Visit an off-the-grid cabin
Itinerary
Welcome to our home.
Where you will meet the sled dogs up close and learn about our off-grid year-round Alaskan homestead.
When visiting the homestead you will learn about our off-grid dry cabin (no utility connections or running water) and will see first hand what it takes to run all the systems needed to live in Alaska in summer and winter. We collect our own water, provide for out own electricity and heat, and grow, gather, bake, and ferment most of our food and try to live a simple sustainable life as much as possible.
You will learn about sled dogs and mushing in general and meet each dog individual. Each dog has a different characters and requires specific care and training to excel in their work and life. There will be plenty of opportunity to cuddle with the dogs and take pictures.
Don’t miss out on this unique experience to see how we Alaskans live.
Stop At:
• the Flower Kennel and Homestead – Talkeetna Alaska, 6, miles south of, Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA
