Activities & Services

 

Bike Trails: Bike Trails follow the Parks Hwy from Willow to Wasilla & along the Talkeetna Spur Hwy.

Photographic Opportunities: From Parks Hwy, Willow Fishhook Rd, Hatcher Pass & Talkeetna; Scenic, wildlife & many species of Alaska wildflowers to photo.

Flying Services:
- Willow Air (Float Plane)
(907) 495-6370 or (800) 478-6370

- Denali Flying Service (Willow Airport)
(907) 495-5899

Hunting & Fishing Licenses: Purchase at Willow Hardware Store (907) 495-6275.

Local Art:
- Albino Hare Gallery (Sylva-Artist)

- Alana’s Alaskan Lotion - 0.8 miles up from Willow Creek Inn

Sports for All Seasons:
Summer: Fishing, Hiking, Biking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Rafting
Fall: Hunting
Winter: Snowmachining, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Dog Sledding
Note: Willow is alternate home of the re-start of World Famous Iditarod Sled Dog Race.

Musk Ox Farm: 40 minutes from Inn.
muskoxfarm.org
(907) 745-4151
Palmer AK, 99645

Matanuska Glacier: 1.75 hours from Inn.
matanuskaglacier.com

Alaska State Fair (Palmer): 45 minutes from Inn.
alaskastatefair.org
Aug 23 - Sep 3 at the Palmer Fairgrounds

Alaska Railroad:
akrr.com
Seward > Anchorage > Wasilla > Talkeetna > Fairbanks
Reservations: (800) 544-0552

Denali National Park & Preserve: 2.5 hours from Inn.
Visitor Information
(907) 683-2294
Denali Park, Alaska

Historic Independence Mine:
Visitor Information
Located on Willow Fishhook Rd in beautiful Hatcher Pass with many Historic Buildings to explore. There are also active Gold Mining Claims in this area.

Hatcher Pass Recreational, Willow Fishhook Road: Hiking, Berry Picking, Scenic Drive.
Summit
AlaskaVisit.com
Hatcher Pass Lodge

Nancy Lake Recreational Area:
Visitor Information - Trails, Lakes, Canoeing, Kayaking, Hiking

Tippecanoe Rental-Canoe/Kayak rentals
(907) 495-6688 or tippecanoe@ak.net

Restaurants:
- Willow Trading Post
- Pioneer Lodge.

Fuel & Snacks:
- Newman's Hilltop Tesoro
- Townsite Gas Station
- Several Espresso coffee stands with pastries & snacks

Churches:
- First Baptist Church of Willow
- Willow United Methodist Church
- St. Christopher's Catholic Church
- Willow Bible Fellowship
- Willow Chapel
- Hilltop Assembly of God

Medical Clinics: Two Medical Clinics and an Active Volunteer Ambulance Service & Fire Dept. Valley Regional Hospital is located in Wasilla.

Post Office: Behind the Townsite Gas Station off Parks Hwy.

Iron Dog Snowmachine Race:
Irondog.org
Feb 11: Wasilla > Big Lake > Nome > Fairbanks

Iditarod Sled Dog Race:
Iditarod.com
March 3: Anchorage > Willow/Wasilla > Nome

Willow Winter Carnival:
Visitor Information
Jan 26, 27 & Feb 2, 3, 4