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Located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Talkeetna is part of the Anchorage metropolitan region. Perhaps most well-known for its small town “Hippy” vibe, the area boasts a variety of activities for travelers, families, and solo explorers during the Alaskan summer months. If you’re going on an Alaskan adventure this summer, consider these top 6 attractions when Read More

Though it’s challenging to condense all of Alaska’s beautiful camping spots into one list, there are a few that have been cherished and highly regarded by locals as well as visitors for decades. Each campground in Alaska holds something truly unique and special for each camper. Since camper’s preferences vary, we’ve compiled a list that Read More

Not much on this planet compares to the natural, untamed beauty of Alaska’s Denali National Park. A landmass that encompasses millions upon millions of acres of rivers, mountains, wildlife, and endless sky, experiencing Denali Park firsthand is a necessity for any serious traveler out there. Though it’s difficult to narrow down the three top reasons Read More

Alaska is home to many geographical wonders that provide enjoyment to visitors of all ages. Known for being a cold, snowy tundra that endures without sunlight through the harshest winter months, the state also plays host to coastlines, glaciers, numerous lakes, and hot springs. Not typically associated with “warmth,” Alaska is actually one of the Read More

It’s not easy determining which Alaskan glacier is the must-see stop for Alaskan travelers, but most travel agencies are in agreement: it’s the Matanuska Glacier. Chosen year after year as the #2 destination of the 49 must-see places in the 49th State, the Matanuska Glacier is without a doubt the largest and most spectacular sight Read More

The sun is out, the snow is melting, and the local wildlife is starting to come out of hibernation for the beautiful Alaskan summer months ahead. Springtime in Alaska is an infectiously joyous time of the year, and it draws tourists from around the world for environmental exploration opportunities and thawing biodiversity observation. If you’re Read More

There’s only one way to really experience the natural beauty and wild landscapes of Alaska while traveling here. It’s not through a hotel window, nor from the back of a taxicab on your way to the airport. It’s through the open road passing by your windows in a rental vehicle. Alaska, especially, is a state Read More

It’s that time of year. Families are booking spring vacation trips to Florida and the Caribbean, crowding around the same pools, and waiting in long lines at the airport. It’s a natural reaction to book a spring vacation somewhere warm, but have you ever considered what kind of relaxing adventures could await you if you Read More

Renting an SUV or a Truck can be a new experience for a lot of people on vacation. We understand that here at Alaska 4×4 Rentals, which is why we’re happy to provide you with some easy tips for making it an enjoyable ride. Here are 4 things not to do when renting a vehicle: Read More

Alaska, known as the last frontier, is one of the most beautiful places for people to travel, hike, explore, fish, and witness the Northern Lights today. Different from classic vacations in the Caribbean where the land is flat and the focus is on sunning and laying by a pool, Alaska is a different kind of vacation trip, centered on exploration, adventure, and immersion in the wild, unchartered wilderness that envelops the state. Read More