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Just like the rest of Alaska, Talkeetna experience very few hours of dark, making this spot optimal for all-nighters or camping outside, minding the chill, as well as the wildlife, with surrounding wilderness being full of bears. A hiker crossing a mountain river in Talkeetna. Because of this, the crowds at the local pubs and restaurants resemble a mixing pot of cultures, where one can hear stories of far-away lands and notable feats. Rising above the thick fringe of spruce trees, the avid mountain climbers and peak conquerors swarm to them from all corners of the globe. The Alaska Range surrounding the low-lying town of Talkeetna includes giants like the Foraker at 17,400 feet and Denali at 20,320 feet, the highest peak in North America. Talkeetna, Alaska View of Mount Denali from Talkeetna. Filled with a New England charm, it brings together museums, art galleries, shops, as well as the factory tour of a Ben & Jerry’s all days but three of the year, just down the road. While the downtown booms with restaurants, shops, spas, museums, and famous ski resorts, the wilderness starts within minutes off the center.Īlthough the natural beauty of the lush alpine vegetation cannot be underestimated in any season from admiring the changing leaves, to marvelling at the snow blanket, to hiking the woods, strolling down the streets of the eclectic and culturally vibrant town center is never off-the-table. There is also western-style cuisine offered at the fine restaurants of the town that one can indulge in, upon picking out a complementary outfit at one of the local designer boutique stores. At the same time, the Western vibe calls out to cowboy junkies who come together in themed bars.
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Nesting in a valley within mountains and featuring a ski resort that has one of the highest ratings in the United States, Jackson, is the place to be for the winter sport enthusiasts. Less than 200 miles from Yellowstone, it is a driveable distance to the best national parks in the US, with Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park only a short ride away. Named in 1894, but discovered during the Lewis & Clark expedition in 1807 as an Old Native American village, it was initially popular among trappers and mountain explorers, during the 19 th century. Sitting within the Grand Teton and Gros Ventre Wilderness mountains, and surrounded by serene forests, Jackson, also known as the “Jackson Hole”, likely for its rather remote location, features panoramic views to all sides.