Mahay’s Jet Boat Adventures – Wilderness Excursion – Talkeetna

Description

Behold the splendor of Denali and the great Alaska Range from a spectacular vantage point on the Susitna River on our jet boat! The folklore, artifacts and a panoramic view combine to make this unique 20-mile Alaska Natural History river adventure unforgettable.

Your 2-hour trip natural history excursion begins aboard the fifty passenger “Talkeetna Queen” or one of her 20 passenger little sister boats, as it whisks you into the heart of the wilderness in comfort. These are the jet boats are designed to safely navigate rivers that were previously inaccessible.
As you travel twenty miles of river your naturalist will talk about the history and rivers in the area, as well as information about Denali. Upon arriving at our adventure site you will take a ¼-mile leisurely nature walk to a Dena’ina Encampment, who were the earliest native settlers in the area. You will also visit an authentic trapper’s cabin. Naturalists will also acquaint you with the wildflowers and plants that grow in abundance along the river system.