Alaskan Tour Guides, Inc.

08/06/2024

Good morning, Palmer!!! Sunrise is at 5:30am, loosing a little over 5 minutes a day. Happy Tuesday!!!😎✌️

07/15/2024

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07/04/2024

FINAL RILEY FIRE UPDATE, MONDAY, JULY 8TH, 2024:
432 acres, 96% contained, 244 personnel
Park Buses and Alaska Railroad resuming normal services.

RILEY FIRE UPDATE, SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2024
388 acres, 31% contained, 225 personnel
There is more containment line again today on the Riley Fire — now at 31%. The park is still set to reopen to visitors on July 10th, and the Alaska Railroad will offer modified passenger service until the Denali Train Depot reopens.

RILEY WILDLAND FIRE – JULY 6 – 5:30 PM
Great news! The Riley Wildland Fire is 25% contained and firefighters are making progress. Most businesses and tours near Denali National Park are open. The park will reopen to visitors on July 10th, and the Alaska Railroad will offer modified passenger service until the Denali Train Depot reopens.

UPDATE:
RILEY WILDLAND FIRE UPDATE - JULY 5
Firefighters are making steady progress on the Riley Fire, with containment holding at 5%. Multiple crews are actively working to establish firelines and utilize indirect strategies to contain the fire. Businesses in Nenana River Canyon are beginning to reopen as power is restored. While Denali National Park and Preserve remains temporarily closed, crews are optimistic about the progress made and remain committed to fully containing the fire.

UPDATE:
RILEY WILDLAND FIRE UPDATE - JULY 4 - 8:00 PM
With power now restored, most businesses and tours located outside of Denali National Park, including the Canyon Clinic, are open and operational with regular business hours.

Update:
RILEY WILDLAND FIRE UPDATE – JULY 4 – 10:00am

“Power for the Nenana Canyon / Glitter Gulch area will return to normal operation with power maintained throughout the day. Thanks to the hard work of the fire crews, the Riley Fire has moved far enough away from GVEA’s facilities that it is safe to restore power and maintain the safety of those working on fire suppression efforts.

An assessment of the Riley Fire has been completed and the containment description has been updated to 5%. This does not indicate that the fire has increased, fire containment is expressed as a percentage of a wildfire’s perimeter that has been surrounded by a barrier or control line. While there has been a substantial area of saw line completed, it is not considered contained until fire crews are confident that the fire will not breach that line. Fire crews will continue their efforts from the air and from the ground on Thursday with the priority being to expand the control line around the fire perimeter.

We understand you may have questions, but please refrain from calling our offices at this time. We are working diligently to address the situation and keep our travelers informed. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

RILEY WILDLAND FIRE UPDATE – JULY 3

The Riley Fire in Denali National Park and Preserve is currently 25% contained and has burned an estimated 388 acres.Fire activity has been minimal, primarily smoldering and creeping in steep terrain about a mile north of the park entrance.Cooler temperatures and cloudy conditions are aiding firefighting efforts. Two experienced hotshot crews are actively working to contain the fire.

What is currently affected:

Park services: Currently closed.
Power: Shut off during daytime firefighting operations, restored in the evenings.
Alaska Railroad: Operating on a modified schedule.
Important information for Alaskan Tour Guides travelers:

We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide regular updates on our page. Please check there for the latest information.

There is no immediate danger to any of our travelers. However, we may need to make some minor adjustments to our tour itineraries over the next few days. Rest assured, Alaskan Tour Guides always has a Plan B in place. Any activities affected by the fire will either be rescheduled or replaced with comparable experiences. Refunds will be provided for any activities that cannot be offered.

06/22/2024

What a beautiful drive out of Seward yesterday. From seeing the resident eagle nest, sockeye salmon at the weir, fields of lupine, driving along the Kenai River. And taking my guests on into anchorage. What an awesome group. Still have the best job!!!😎✌️

06/20/2024

Exit Glacier today in Seward. Still enjoying the best job ever!!!😎✌️

06/05/2024

Alaskan Tour Guides 12 day, Ultimate Adventure tour includes a visit to the town of Seldovia, home of Seldovia Village Tribe and ATG owners, Seldovia Native Association, Inc. Early 2025 dates and rate are available to join. www.AlaskanTour.com.

06/03/2024

Good morning from Homer!! Off to another great season!!!😎✌️

05/16/2024

Reflections on the Cook Inlet today. It doesn’t get any better than this.

04/27/2024

Beautiful spring day to be flying around in Alaska. From our snow capped mountains, glaciers, and miles of costal beaches!!! Our season is almost here, can’t wait to share Alaska with our 2024 guests!!

04/17/2024

Alaska's undisputed king of the forest is the moose. These gentle giants, the largest moose subspecies in the world, stand tall with impressive antlers. They're surprisingly widespread, from lush forests to chilly arctic slopes. While you might spot them near some towns, always admire them from afar – they're wild animals, and feeding them is dangerous. These majestic creatures are a symbol of Alaska, and respecting them is part of the Alaskan experience. www.AlaskanTour.com

04/03/2024

Beautiful drive down Turnagain arm today, with a trip up the tram. Life is good in Alaska 😎✌️

04/02/2024

Beautiful drive up to Hatcher Pass today!!!Spring is coming!!

03/18/2024

Sunday drive up along the Matanuska River. Thing’s are slowly melting. Fresh air felt sooo good!!

02/15/2024

Out chasing our sunrise this morning !! What does your sunrise look like these days?

01/29/2024

Nice looking female moose, came by to visit us at the office this morning. She looks good and healthy, nice coat. Our snow is deep!!😎✌️

01/17/2024

Just had an amazing visit and dinner with one of my clients from last summer. So good to see you Joanne ❤️❤️

01/11/2024

Beautiful sunrise over Pioneer Peak this morning. Warmed up to 12 degrees. And we are gaining almost 3 minutes a day!! Spring is coming!!😎✌️

12/27/2023

Full moon and -5 degrees in Palmer, Alaska this morning, what’s your temperature?

12/25/2023

From all of us here at ATG, Merry Christmas!!! And a Happy New Year!!! 🎄🎄🎄

11/23/2023

From all of us here at ATG, Happy Thanksgiving !!!

11/18/2023

Well if this isn’t just the cutest thing I’ve ever seen !!! Chickadee’s waiting their turn for the bird feeder on an icicle. Can anyone beat that story?!!! Our winter entertainment out our office window . Stay tuned 😎✌️

11/14/2023

Winter in Alaska !! We got about a foot a week ago, another foot this weekend. It’s pretty heavy on our trees, but beautiful. How is your winter so far? Always love hearing from ya😎✌️

10/18/2023

Happy Alaska Day!!! Took a trip down to Seward this weekend , fall foliage is hanging in there. Exit Glacier was still a great hike. I’m sure you still remember your visit .😎✌️

10/12/2023

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10/09/2023

For all of our guests that feel in love with independence Mine/Hatcher’s Pass, here’s what it’s looking like about now. Still beautiful, just a different season. Enjoy 😎✌️

10/05/2023

Check out our gorgeous sunset going on in Palmer, Alaska right now!!! How is your part of the world?😎✌️

10/01/2023

As our fall is upon us, and our fleet is put away for our 2023 season. ATG just wanted to thank all of our guests that joined us this summer. It is such a pleasure to show off our home and our state, too so many people that enjoy it as much as we do. And always a big hello to our past guests, who continue to follow us on facebook. Keep in touch and stay tuned. 😎✌️

09/27/2023

Fall time Alaska style! Snow on our mountain peaks, reflections on the lakes. It is one of my most favorite times of the year!! Our days are in the 50’s. Our nights are getting down to the low 30’s. Already having northern lights, sightings! HOME!!!💜💜 How is your fall shaping up?

08/13/2023

Taking a walk on the boardwalk in Seward this morning. Something about it, is so soothing. Especially after alot of driving this summer. Always love the reflections😎✌️

08/07/2023

Started out pretty foggy leaving Homer to Seldovia. But it was still an awesome boat ride. Saw so many birds, too many to name. Lots of sea otters with their pups. And even a humpback with its calf. Then enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared for us, by the Seldovia Native Corp. Cindy, a long time resident came and gave our group an hour tour around town. It was a delightful day. And it cleared up for our boat ride home!!! 😎✌️