"Small village nestled in the wayside" Eklutna by spintobecca

Eklutna Travel Guide: 6 reviews and 5 photos

In between the Palmer Wasilla area and Anchorage is a stop known as Eklutna. These traditional native grounds are now home to the Eklutna native village, Thunderbird Falls, and Eklutna Lake state park (pictured).

Small village nestled in the wayside - Eklutna

Driftwood in the forest, a token from a time when Eklutna Lake held higher waters.

Last visit to Eklutna: Jul 2003
Intro Updated Jul 13, 2003
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Reviews (8)

Run to the glacier! Sports & Outdoors (2)

After you arrive at the state park, there is a 15 mile trail to the bottom of a Glacier! Bring supplies, it's rather... more travel advice

Going camping? What to Pack (1)

Whatever you take your camping gear in Summer is in the 70s, shorts are great, but something to keep the wind of is... more travel advice

Ride to the Glacier Sports & Outdoors (2)

Bikes can be rented inside the State Park to ride the 15 miles to the Glacier. more travel advice

How bad do you need it? Shopping (1)

For those items you have forgotten, Rochelle's is withing walking distance from the campground! No dogs on her picnic... more travel advice

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tini58de Feb 23, 2006 at 11:51 PM

What a remote destination - looks (and sounds) wonderful!
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mrclay2000 Jul 1, 2005 at 8:27 PM

I spent the night a few yards from the lake, and thought of you when I saw signs for Eagle River.
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dr.firas Jul 30, 2003 at 10:17 AM

Rebecca I see a picture now! Sport travel sounds cool! I mean renting a bike or hiking are the best kind of sports with swimming and Teakowando! LOL