Contributed by Jaclyn & Carolyn Mae
Talkeetna Gifts & Collectables & Once in a Blue Moose Gift Shops.
Cama’i (Hello, good to see you) Alutiiq/Yupik greeting
November here in Talkeetna started out a little gloomy, dark, cold, no leaves left on the trees, summer visitors gone and then… a light beautiful snow descended upon our little town and transformed it into a beautiful snow globe. Now it feels like a quaint little Alaskan winter village. We are still here and very much open! Although, not as busy as summer, it is a wonderful place to be.
This Morning, a couple came in traveling all the way from Georgia, Lori & Grayson. Upon asking them why they decided to travel to Alaska in November, Grayson immediately responded, “I just love Alaska, I’d come anytime!” Today, they are planning a flight seeing tour to Denali and then a Dog sledding trek with Dallas Seavey’s outfit. Later Grayson remarked, “I think Talkeetna is a great place to be. This little town is what I thought all little Alaska towns would be like.”
Though we’ve arrived into our winter months, there is still plenty to do in our quiet little town. We have great food, great drinks, nice gift shops, flight seeing tours, snowmachine adventures, fat tire bike rentals, snowshoeing & cross-country skiing! Beautifully groomed trails for all the snow seeking adventurists. We know you’ll have a wonder-filled time! In the evenings, a glowing fire burns brightly on the deck of Denali Brewing. Locals and visitors alike gather around with contentment, sharing laughter and stories. Mimi’s Haus of Cheese is a new, unique and comforting place to find freshly roasted coffee, delectable cheeses and a fine assortment of other tasty goodies. Don’t forget to stop in to see Lori at the Patchwork Moose, where you’ll find yourself in fabric heaven with the possibility of becoming a quilter/crafter yourself! Around the corner, you’ll find Aurora Dora with her spectacular gallery of the Northern lights!
Here at Talkeetna Gifts & Once in a Blue Moose, we are offering a 10% discount during the months of November & December when you bring a non-perishable food item(s) in support of our Upper Susitna Food Pantry. We are also having a fun 40% select items for Small Business Saturday. Carolyn, Diana & Jackie can’t wait to see all of you!
May you gather laughter and stories with your visit to Talkeetna!
Cama’i (Hello, good to see you)
