Denali View B & B Matanuska Susitna county, Alaska whitewater outfitter     The put-in is not too far from Anchorage. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alaska are harder than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The scenic beauty of Matanuska Susitna Borough and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here.     And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. Whitewater paddling here in the Talkeetna Mountains is a great experience. Briefly about the general area: When you're here at Denali View B & B it's always fun to check out Denali State Park, and folks from Talkeetna love to come here. But wait, there's more fun things to do in the Talkeetna Mountains. A tour to Denali National Park & Preserve   is recommended. The amount of rain that falls at Denali View B & B is close to the national average. August is the month that gets the most rain; January on the other hand is the driest. Through the summertime highs here at Denali View B & B get into the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 40's. Through the wintertime highs are generally in the 10's, and overnight lows at Denali View B & B during the winter mostly dip into the 0's.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Denali View B & B.   Whitewater Near Denali View B & B: Whitewater Outfitter - Willow Creek Rafting, Matanuska Susitna Borough, 15 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Willow Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 16 miles away       Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Guardrail to Shirleytown) Willow Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 22 miles away       Class V+ - 6.75 miles long (Close to Hatcher Pass to lower Willow Creek) Sheep Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 28 miles away       Class III - 25 miles long (to Parks Highway)   Ski Areas Near Denali View B & B: Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 37 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 25 runs Hilltop, Alaska , 38 miles away, 294 foot drop, 3 lifts, 10 runs Alyeska, Alaska , 68 miles away, 2500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 68 runs   Hotels Near Denali View B & B: Meandering Moose Lodging, Talkeetna , 15 miles away Comfort Inn Downtown - Ship Creek, Anchorage , 33 miles away Ramada Anchorage, Anchorage , 34 miles away Hilton Anchorage, Anchorage , 34 miles away Historic Anchorage Hotel, Anchorage , 34 miles away   Campgrounds Near Denali View B & B: Wildland Development LLC, Talkeetna, 3 miles away Talkeetna Camper Park, Talkeetna, 3 miles away Taiga Campground, Talkeetna, 13 miles away   Public Lands Near Denali View B & B: Denali National Park & Preserve, Denali Park - AK , 3 miles away Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK , 35 miles away Denali State Park, Alaska , 14 miles away Nancy Lake State Recreation Area, Alaska , 23 miles away