Husky homestead
Where dogs are king!
Tracey's favorite!
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.
Hear compelling stories from the trail and see actual racing sleds, arctic survival gear and equipment used to traverse 1100 miles of Alaska's most rugged terrain.
Availability: June 1 - September 9, 2023
Times: 10AM & 6PM, Tuesday - Saturday
Duration: 1.5 hours
Pricing: Adult (13 & over) $64, Child (3-12 yrs old) $54
*Tours are not weather dependent
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.
Cancellation Policy: Payment is collected 14 days prior to arrival. Husky Homestead requires a 4-hour notice of cancellation to qualify for a full refund.
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!
Availability: June 2 - September 15, 2023
Times: 9:30AM & 7PM
Duration: 1.5 hours
Pricing: $90 Adults, $80 Children (11 & under)
Cancellation Policy: Payment collected 14 days prior to arrival. Cancel 72+ hours prior to check-in, after this period tours are nonrefundable.
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.
Availability: May 26 - September 17, 2023
Times: 9AM, 1PM, 7PM
Duration: 2 hours
Pricing: $250 for groups of 1-2
$125 for each additional person
Cancellation Policy: Payment collected 14 days prior to arrival. Cancel 72+ hours prior to check-in, after this period tours are nonrefundable.