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Husky Homestead

PO Box 48, Denali National Park and Preserve, AK
(907)683-2904
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Type: Farms, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: Enjoy a warm welcome and experience a true Alaskan lifestyle at Husky Homestead, home of Iditarod Champion Jeff King. This tour is widely heralded as... more » Owner description: Enjoy a warm welcome and experience a true Alaskan lifestyle at Husky Homestead, home of Iditarod Champion Jeff King. This tour is widely heralded as an authentic look into rural lifestyles based on 35 years of Alaskan adventures: from freight hauling on Denali to crossing the finish line in Nome with a champion Iditarod team. Be greeted by cuddly puppies and share an intimate view of the Alaskan Husky as they explode from the kennel on a training run. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating a championship team and carving a life in Alaska's Interior. Hear compelling stories from the trail and see actual racing sleds, arctic survival gear and equipment used to traverse 1100 miles of Alaska's most rugged terrain. « less
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Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

My husband and I both loved this tour, and he is not a "dog" person. I enjoyed holding a puppy upon my arrival, and learned a lot about the husky breed.

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South Florida, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013 via mobile

Had a great time. It doesn't take long to tell that everyone involved in Husky Homestead has a passion for what they do. We learned more than I expected about dog sleding and Alaskan Huskies. Definitely worth your time and money.

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Annandale, VA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

Totally worth the price of the ticket ($53)!!! You were picked up at your lodge, taken to the site where you were greeted by a baby puppy to hold and take pictures with. Then you receive a show/demonstration outside for about 30-45 minutes where you learned all about the dogs who are groomed to race in sled dog races, including... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013 via mobile

Overall very nice. I Liked it but my expectation was that i would be riding on dogsled. There was no ride on dogsled. Still good, bought book, pictures. Kids love their time with puppies.

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Ottawa, Kansas, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

For anyone who has any interest in dog mushing...this is the place to go. Jeff and his team are awesome at educating you on all aspects. Of course, the puppies are amazing, too. And you even get to play with them :-)

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Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013 via mobile

We really enjoyed this adventure. Once greeted, we played with husky puppies for 20 minutes. Then we met adult sled dog champions and champion strivers. The dogs did tricks and Jeff King was hilarious. We just wish we had more time with them.

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

We toured Husky Homestead on the last day of our vacation...and we definitely saved the best for last! What a great time for all. Jeff is a great speaker - funny, entertaining, down to earth .....and well, the dogs are just amazing! We had looked at doing dog sled tours at different stops along our cruise - but I felt... More

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Chesterfield, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

The puppies, of course, are adorable. Neither my husband, or my brother-in-law really wanted to do this excursion (my sister and I booked it). They both agreed they were glad they went. It was fabulous. Jeff King gives a great presentation regarding dog sled racing. We would highly recommend this.

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Chester, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013 via mobile

Jeff and his team are excellent. The driver is one of his handlers and is well versed in what he was explaining, not just memorized for a tour. Of course the puppies are the stars. You do not get to carry a puppy around with you for the tour but you have ample amount of time to hold, kiss, cuddle... More

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West Haven, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

Jeff Kings talk was so much fun! Very informative in a fun way. He is a great speaker, engaging the audience. He could probably do stand-up comedy. Puppy time was sweet, got a great picture. They took 2 pictures, one for sale by them and the other with my camera. The shot from my camera came out great but we... More

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