Friday, August 14, 2015

Put in Bay, Alaska

DATELINE: Talkeetna, Alaska 

Three hours north of Anchorage awaits a little town dating back hundreds of years. Time has stood still in Talkeetna.

Downtown consists of one road, with two city blocks. Here, you'll find the general store, eateries and tour operators. Imagine Talkeetna to be a smaller version of Put In Bay, Ohio.  This seasonal town is alive now. But come winter, it's boarded up and quiet. 


The general store has everything inside.  Climbers who have aspirations of scaling Mt. McKinley will gather their final supplies before heading to base camp. 

Including a fresh pair of undies in ziplock bags should you need them.

Back outside, find a few patriotic Moose. 

It's summer here, and the flowers in the cool growing conditions are majestic. 



Dinner on Thursday night was enjoyed outside at Mountain High Pizza Pie. 


No pizza topping is off limits. Since this is Alaska, you can find reindeer sausage on the menu. And it is delicious. 

Those chunks above? Yep. Donner & Blitzen. 

Adam may be sick.  Sorry, Santa. 


NEXT: Buck Skinner from Paddlewheel Excursions has invited us over!

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