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Alaska Wilderness Adventure

Milepost 14, Talkeetna Spur Road, Talkeetna, AK 99676
907-351-3914
Ranked #4 of 15 tours in Talkeetna
5.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Owner description: Visit the historic remote 1959 Devore family homestead with Dennis Devore, an original family member. Learn how these hardy pioneers survived the...... more » Owner description: Visit the historic remote 1959 Devore family homestead with Dennis Devore, an original family member. Learn how these hardy pioneers survived the harsh conditions of Alaskan homesteading. You will be transported 5 miles in a comfortable ATV drawn covered wagon as the homestead is accessible only by trail. Guests may try gold panning on the homestead quarter at Wiggle Creek. Lunch is included. Photo opportunities of Mt. McKinley. « less
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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012

This is a fantastic tour to take while staying in Talkeetna. Dennis teaches you about Tallkeetna and tells his own personal family story of moving to Talkeetna as a homesteader. You have the opportunity to see wildlife while you travel off the roads and into the real Alaska wilderness! I highly reccomend this trip over Mayhays riverboat tours and I... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 25, 2011

If you ever end up in Talkeetna, take this tour! It takes you through the bush, past an original family homestead, a relative of the tour guide, and into the real Alaska bush. Highly reccomend this for people who do not really like the "Tourist Traps" and such. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 13, 2011

If your image of Alaska is of homesteaders making do with what they have, if you wonder what's out in all those trees that line the roads and railway lines, if you've had enough of canned bus tours and grand lodges—you need to spend a day with Dennis DeVore in his wilderness retreat deep in the woods north of Talkeetna.... More

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 6, 2011
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When planning my trip to Alaska, I thought the main things to experience would be the beautiful scenery and the unusual wildlife. After vacationing in Alaska, I now think that an equally important component of experiencing Alaska is getting to know some of the unique individuals that choose to live there. With Dennis’ Homestead Tour, you have the opportunity to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 25, 2010
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This tour is exactly as described. Dennis is an excellent host and this was my favorite day in Alaska. There are tours and cruises for Alaskan wildlife, we did many of them and enjoyed them all, but what makes a trip to a new place memorable are the people. The people of Alaska are unique and wonderful and this tour... More

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