Signs of Spring: Sandhill Cranes return to Saunders Sanctuary
For residents of Trapper Creek, nothing signals spring like the sound of Sandhill Cranes. Twice a year the majestic birds visit the Dale Saunders Crane Sanctuary, and last week they
Christiansen Lake Quarry could see changes going forward
Christiansen Lake residents may be getting some relief from the high level of industrial activity that has been happening in their neighborhood during the last four years. In 2017, residents
Virtual Oosik Gets Real
The pandemic has brought the word “virtual” to many of our favorite activities. That usually means sitting at a computer. But for the Denali Nordic Ski club, hosting a virtual
Denali base camp manager prepares to return to the glacier
It’s springtime in Talkeetna, and while most of the town is preparing for summer, one local resident will be wearing her mittens and down clothing for a few more months.
Dallas Seavey discusses tethered balloon ride in East Talkeetna at community council
Mid-May in Talkeetna promises new green leaves, increased airplane traffic, and potentially the presence of a big yellow balloon. To be specific, the Big Dipper Balloon Company intends to maintain
Mat-Su School District proposes curriculum changes
The proposed curriculum changes revolve around a concept that Dr. Randy Trani, Superintendent of the Mat-Su School District, calls the 4 Cs. The four Cs are: Credit, Community, Career and
"Talkeetna Together" aims to market a safe tourism destination
Note: KTNA’s General Manager, Corinne Smith, serves on the Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce board of directors. In the coming weeks, visitors to Talkeetna can expect to see yellow stickers displayed
Camping increased in state parks in 2020
Because of the pandemic, out of state tourism was hit hard in Alaska last year. Cruise traffic was halted and airlines saw their ridership plummet. But that doesn’t mean that
Jack MacDonald is retiring after 33 years with Talkeetna Hockey
Earlier this month, Talkeetna resident, Jack MacDonald, was presented with a hockey jersey, bearing his name with the number 33 on the back. But it wasn’t a uniform, it was