Talkeetna Welcome Sign Mount McKinley Alaska

A handpainted welcome sign marks the entrance to the downtown area of Talkeetna in Alaska, USA, a small community surrounded by the beauty of Mount McKinley.

The town of Talkeetna in South Denali Park in Alaska, USA is situated about 115 miles or a 2.5 hour drive north of Anchorage where a small community of approximately 500 residents reside. The wooden welcome sign to the downtown area of town is an original created with a few pieces of wood and white paint.

In the downtown area, historic buildings which were constructed in the 1920's still show off their beauty and some of them are used for local businesses.

Many people who try their luck at climbing Mount McKinley, start from Talkeetna but for those who would rather stay at ground level, can enjoy the scenic view of the mountain. The town of Talkeetna, Alaska offers flight seeing trips over Mount McKinley and the Alaskan landscape, rafting trips down the three rivers, mountain biking, hiking, camping, fishing and hunting, all which are a large part of the local economy of the town.

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Photo Title: Talkeetna Welcome Sign Mount McKinley Alaska

A handpainted welcome sign marks the entrance to the downtown area of Talkeetna in Alaska, USA, a small community surrounded by the beauty of Mount McKinley.