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Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station serves as Denali National Park’s southern district’s main checkpoint, a must-stop for all hikers to receive permits and mountain orientations. The station was constructed in 1997 and was named for Alaskan Native Walter Harper, the first person to climb to the summit of the 20,310-foot Denali Mountain, the highest peak in North America.

All of the park’s rangers are on site throughout the spring and summer months to assist with climbing emergencies and rescue operations, but the station also serves as a major tourist attraction for non-climbers, offering historical exhibits on mountain climbing gear and showings of a 30-minute documentary film on those who have scaled the mountain. During the summer months, family-friendly interpretive events are also offered.

Address: 22241 B Street, Talkeetna, AK 99676, Phone: 907-733-2231

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See historical exhibits at Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station Visit Alaskan War Veterans Memorial Learn about local history Talkeetna Historical Society Museum Go fishing in Byers Lake Have a picnic at Kahiltna Gold Birch Syrup Indulge in ice cream at Nagley's General Store Go beer tasting at Denali Brewing Company & Tasting Room See rotating exhibits at The Dancing Leaf Gallery Admire the view from Talkeetna Riverfront Park Explore the outdoors at Talkeetna Lakes Park Go on a tour with Talkeetna Air Taxi Have fun with Denali Zipline Tours Get a snack at Talkeetna Spinach Bread Spend a night at Talkeetna Roadhouse Take the kids to Mountain High Pizza Pie Have lunch at Flying Squirrel Bakery Cafe See art at Aurora Dora

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