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Talkeetna, AK
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Talkeetna is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2000 census the population was 772.
GeographyTalkeetna is located at (62.311397, -150.087053) at the confluence of three rivers, the Susitna, Chulitna and Talkeetna. It is a recreation paradise with flightseeing, rafting, mountain biking, hiking, camping, fishing and hunting opportunities. Talkeetna is a 2.5 hour drive from Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska. The core downtown area is classified as a National Historic site, with many buildings dating from the early 1900's. Several, including Nagleys General Store, Fairview Inn and The Roadhouse still operating as they did over 80 years ago.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.2 km²), of which, 41.6 square miles (107.7 km²) of it is land and 1.4 square miles (3.5 km²) of it (3.19%) is water.
GeographyTalkeetna is located at (62.311397, -150.087053) at the confluence of three rivers, the Susitna, Chulitna and Talkeetna. It is a recreation paradise with flightseeing, rafting, mountain biking, hiking, camping, fishing and hunting opportunities. Talkeetna is a 2.5 hour drive from Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska. The core downtown area is classified as a National Historic site, with many buildings dating from the early 1900's. Several, including Nagleys General Store, Fairview Inn and The Roadhouse still operating as they did over 80 years ago.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.2 km²), of which, 41.6 square miles (107.7 km²) of it is land and 1.4 square miles (3.5 km²) of it (3.19%) is water.
Notable Residents Wildlife artist David Totten lives in Talkeetna – in 1995, 1997 and 1999 he was selected to paint the official prints of the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race; in 2000, he was honored to attend the "Reflections of Nature" wildlife art show in Fallbrook, California; and was chosen as the 2001-2002 Alaska Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year. Sarah Birdsall – author of “The Red Mitten" Shannon Cartwright, artist and children's book illustrator Kurt Wagner, McKinley and Landscape artist. Moved to Talkeetna and the Trapper Creek area in the 1940's. Is considered one of the last of a short list of artists who specialize in oils of McKinley and the Alaska Range. Resides in his small cabin and studio in E. Talkeetna. Although over 70 years old, still paints on a daily basis. His works hang in the Ted Stevens International Airport and other public buildings throughout Alaska.OtherTalkeetna is most famous for its close proximity to salmon fishing and to Denali (also known as Mt. McKinley). Many of the historic buildings which were built in the 1920's still survive and are still in operation, much as they were over 80 years ago. Nagleys Store (http://www.nagleysstore.com), Talkeetna Roadhouse and Fairview Inn are still thriving local businesses. Thousands of tourists travel to Talkeetna each summer to embark on fishing, flight seeing, and rafting trips, and also to indulge in the local arts and crafts boutiques. The height of tourist season revolves around the annual Moose Dropping Festival where artists from all over the state descend onto the town with their wares and sell them at booths set up around the town. Local performers also show their talents via plays and through the local circus. The Mountain Mother contest also takes place during the Moose Dropping Festival.
Talkeetna has a well developed airport and is home to several Air Taxi companies that offer flight seeing trips and support for mountain climbers. Many of the air taxi companies were started to ferry climbers from Talkeetna to Denali, as Talkeetna has the easiest access to the south side of the mountain where the main base camp is located.
Talkeetna is home to the independent webcaster Whole Wheat Radi.
Talkeetna also boasts a community radio station, 88.9 KTN,with locally hosted shows and national programming. a newspaper, the Talkeetna Time, is published monthly with an additional summer publication, the Talkeetna Goodtimes.
In June 2007, Susitna Valley High School burned to the ground while repairs were being made to the roof. Around 250 students were left without a school, and are currently holding classes in portables on the grounds of the Upper Susitna Senior Center. Since the fire, the students have boycotted unhealthy school lunches, requesting higher quality food. With help from members of the community, they prepared homemade meals to share. There are plans for a new school to be built in the next few years.
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