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One of Alaska’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

From quirky local legends and rustic storefronts to glacier-fed rivers and unforgettable views of Denali, Talkeetna blends small-town charm with the kind of offbeat Alaska spirit travelers rarely forget.

by Kate Orlando
on May 31
Pier on the Talkeetna lakes, autumn trees, and reflection of clouds.
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This Little-Known Waterfront Town Is One of the Most Charming in Alaska

by Kate Orlando
on Apr 20
Colorful homes sit along clear and calm water in Seldovia, Alaska.
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Why Travelers Are Falling for This Small Historic Town in Alaska

by Kate Orlando
on Mar 20
A large sign saying "Haines Alaska" with bald eagles in front of a marina.
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The Small Alaska Town Locals Hope Stays off Tourists’ Radar

by Charlie Boyle
on Mar 17
Small villages blanketed in snow stretch out over an arctic tundra.
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This Alaska Mountain Town Feels Like Switzerland in the Fall and It’s Pure Magic

by Kate Orlando
on Oct 7
A waterfall tumbles off a small cliff with a large mountain peak and small lake in the distance.

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Escape to These Charming Mountain Towns in Alaska Before Fall Ends

Weaving through wooded valleys, lining quiet mountain roads, and lighting up the horizon with fiery hues, autumn's best colors can often be found in the most unexpected places.

by Jennifer Brooks-Parker
on Sep 17
A scenic valley in autumn with vibrant yellow and orange foliage, a winding river, dense evergreen trees, and rugged mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
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The Small Town in Alaska That Looks Straight Out of “Stranger Things”

Alaska is full of abandoned towns and mysterious places, but this secluded community is a little "stranger" than most.

by Jennifer Brooks-Parker
on May 19
A dimly lit tunnel with curved walls is illuminated by eerie red-orange lights.
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The Waterfront Town in Alaska That Feels Like a Slice of Europe in the U.S.

This town may be remote and a little challenging to reach but it's full of beauty, history, and Norwegian heritage.

by Courtnie Erickson
on Apr 2
Looking toward the village of Petersburg, Alaska, on an overcast day.
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The Remote Town in Alaska We Simply Can’t Get Enough Of

Tucked away in the breathtaking wilderness of Southeast Alaska, Haines is the remote town we simply can’t get enough of.

by Megan McDonald
on Nov 26
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This Blink-And-You’ll-Miss-It Town in Alaska Is So Worth Exploring

Nestled along the Glenn Highway, this small town in Alaska offers history, adventure, and breathtaking scenery for curious travelers.

by Megan McDonald
on Nov 17
Hiker on a mountain summit overlooks the vast Matanuska Valley and a distant glacier on a sunny day.