Boating, Floating, and Fishing

Mahay's Riverboat Service. With the immense peaks of Denali as its backdrop, Mahay's operates jet-boat sightseeing and adventure tours on the Susitna and Talkeetna rivers. The company also conducts a Devil's Canyon Tour, a 130-mile round-trip river excursion through Denali State Park and into Devil's Gorge. Talkeetna, Alaska. 907/733–2223; www.mahaysriverboat.com. From $75.

Phantom Tri-River Charters. Phantom operates fishing trips out of Talkeetna and on the nearby Deshka River, can provide all the necessary tackle and gear, and uses covered and heated boats. 907/733–2400; phantomsalmoncharters.com. Contact company for prices.