Husky Kennel Tours & Mushing Experiences
Husky Homestead: Where dogs are king!
Enjoy a warm welcome and experience a true Alaskan lifestyle at Husky Homestead—home of Iditarod Champion, Jeff King.
Husky Homestead is widely heralded as an authentic look into rural lifestyles based on 43 years of Alaskan adventures: from freight hauling on Denali to crossing the finish line in Nome, Alaska with a champion Iditarod team. Cuddle puppies upon arrival and share an intimate view of the Alaskan Husky as the team explodes from the dog yard and witness their beauty in motion as they run on our treadmill before hitting the trail for a training run. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating a championship team and carving a life in Alaska's Interior.
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Availability: May 27-September 13
Times: 8AM, 10AM & 2PM
Duration: 1.5 hours
*Tours are not weather dependent
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Site Conditions: The grounds and tour area consist of gravel, packed dirt, a boardwalk, and paved surfaces. Some surfaces are at a slight incline. Half of the tour takes place outside under an awning. Half of the tour takes place inside our theater. Guests are seated for the majority of the tour. Please wear layers with the top layer being waterproof as well as closed-toe shoes. Depending on the weather, some areas may be muddy. We suggest you wear something that can get dirty. Insect repellent is suggested.
Wildthingz Dog Mushing: An intimate look at Alaskan dog mushing.
Summer Sled Dog Ride & Kennel Tour gives visitors an in depth look into life as a dog musher. Guests will be greeted, guided and observe the process of hooking up a dog team, followed by a ride in multi-passenger side-by-side guided by Iditarod and 3 time Yukon Quest finisher, Richie. After the ride, guests will be able to get up close and personal with the dogs. There is a guided walk-through tour of our off-grid summer camp and dog yard. Our final stop is to our visitor tent where we do a presentation about real dog sledding and racing during the winter. The talk focuses on the Yukon Quest and Iditarod 1000 mile races, dog care and any other questions guests may have about dog mushing and life in Alaska!
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Availability: June 2 - September 15
Times: 9:30AM & 7PM
Duration: 1.5 hours
DogGoneIt Tour
DogGoneIt Tours is ideal for those without their own transportation. This tour provides a bright spot in a visit to Denali, regardless of the weather. You will have the opportunity to meet the dogs, hold the puppies, and virtually experience the Iditarod race. Your intimate visit will bring you to our home and includes an hour and a half-narrated tour in which you will learn about sled dogs, the Iditarod sled dog race, and life in rural Alaska.
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The tour emphasizes multimedia through which you can experience a virtual sled dog ride and the feeling of being on the Iditarod trail.
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Learn what it is like to live with the world’s greatest athletes as you visit with our puppies, witness sled dogs in action, and virtually experience running the Iditarod.
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Enjoy stories of the adventures of living an ever-growing dream both on and off the trail.
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Discover what it takes to make it on the Last Frontier and experience the journey that is Iditarod.
Not only do you have the chance to learn about the Iditarod and meet the dogs and puppies, but the intimate visit to our Alaskan home gives you the chance to learn about the real experience of living in Alaska and make personal connections with our family. This authentic atmosphere combined with a professional tour experience have made DogGoneIt winner of numerous awards and will stand out as one of the most memorable experiences of your Alaskan vacation.
Availability: May 15 - September 15
Times: 8:15AM & 7:05PM
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Duration:
2.5 to 3 Hours Including Transfer Time from your pick-up location
*This tour will pick up and drop off at McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe
Squid Acres Mushing Experience
Join Cody, Paige, and other awesome guides to learn about the amazing athletes of Squid Acres Kennel. Join us for a private, small group, hands-on learning experience. You’ll get the chance to meet the dogs, one on one. Learn what it takes to train for and run the worlds toughest sled dogs races, the Yukon Quest and Iditarod. You will also get to help hook up the team and go for a training run in a 5 passenger ATV. Don’t miss your chance to see these athletes doing what they love!
All tours are private. Once you book the tour it will not be available to others.
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Availability: May 26 - September 17
Times: 9AM, 1PM, 7PM
Duration: 2 hours
PRIVATE Custom Tour: $200pp up to 10 ppl
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Deposit/Cancellation Policy
Book now, pay later!
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Payment is collected 48 hours prior to check in, cancel 72+ hours prior to check-in, within 48 hours of arrival tour is non-refundable.
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Tours operate rain or shine and seldom cancel for rainy weather. If a trip is cancelled a full refund will be issued.
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Due to high demand and short visitor season, we highly recommend travel insurance.