Looking for a day trip with experienced and responsible Alaskan guides? That’s us! We don’t just call ourselves “ecotourism.” We walk the walk.

• We are the area’s only company with an Adventure Green Alaska ecotourism certification.
• We have proven our dedication to responsible tourism by meeting specific standards of economic, environmental, and social sustainability.
• We are proud sponsors of community conservation and education programs.
• We practice Leave No Trace outdoor skills and ethics, adopted a section of highway in Denali State Park, and combat invasive plant species.
• Our naturalist guides use their experience to avoid disturbing wildlife, keep our guests safe, and help our guests to gain a better understanding of Alaska.
• We pay higher wages and hire more locals than other area guide businesses.
• We recycle and keep the trails completely free of litter.
• We work cooperatively with land management agencies to protect our public lands.
• By going with us, you help to protect the places you have come to see.

Howard and Noelle Carbone have shared the wonders of Denali with Alaska’s visitors since 1993. Noelle has a degree in education and worked for over ten years as a naturalist interpreter and backcountry ranger in Denali National Park. Howard holds a Master’s Degree in biology, worked as a naturalist and educator in Denali for twelve years, and has climbed to Denali’s 20,320-foot summit. They are year-round residents of Talkeetna.

Testimonials:
“I had an amazing trip to Alaska in June with lots of hiking and photography. The "icing on the cake" was near the end of my trip, a Custom Day Hike with Howard Carbone in Denali State Park. Howard is the "Real Deal" when it comes to Alaska nature, hiking and photography - an amazing day with a great person and photographer, that I will not forget. My next trip to Alaska will surely have more custom hikes with Howard, and Alaska Nature Guides.” Harry Ford. Tucson, Arizona, USA

“Alaska Nature Guides was one of the best excursion companies from our entire trip. In particular, Melissa was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. Her enthusiasm for the plants and wildlife made this much more than a great hike. We would strongly recommend tours by this company” –Marni Hall and Ed Hallissey, Sleepy Hollow, NY

“I enjoyed it immensely. First good hike I’ve had in Alaska and Joelle was an exemplary guide. Her sunny personality really brightened up our grey day.” –Matt Soriano, New York, NY

“Marika was incredible! She is not only extremely knowledgeable but she was kind and helpful to those people in the group who were a little less able. She was very safety conscious. Everyone loved her.” –Iris Smith

“We enjoyed the Byers Lake Nature Walk with you and valued your knowledge and expertise about all that we were seeing. Thank you for making our vacation such a memorable one! –Joanne and Ed Pellis, Redlands, CA

“Excellent. Angie was a fantastic guide; knowledgeable, friendly, and fun.” –Peggy Jyo

“Marika was lovely! Very personable and knowledgeable about the lake. Shared many local stories and fed us wild berries. Even in the rain it was an excellent tour. Would recommend highly! –Jennifer Firth

“This walking adventure/tour was one of the highlights of our inland enjoyment of Alaska. Howard, our guide, had a love and respect for the land that he so easily and naturally conveyed to us. His knowledge was shared so very comfortably that we left feeling enriched. We had fun, we laughed, and we departed all the better for our hike.” –Fred and Carol Flach, Chesapeake, VA

“Fantastic walk/hike. I was expecting less of an experience than what we got. I would go again if we were here longer.”  -Katy Close

“Joelle was fabulous. Tour was wonderful. All of us loved it.” –Berdy family (x4)!!!

“I am writing to let you know how much we enjoyed our wilderness hike with one of your guides. He took my family and I on the Wilderness Hike on June 24 and it turns out we all agreed that it was one of the highlights of our 2-week trip. We appreciated the fact that he was so enthusiastic and engaging and that he allowed our hike to be challenging. The trail wasn’t overly manicured so we felt like we had a true wilderness experience. So we send our thanks to our guide and to your organization for a great time.” –Nicole Nortier

“Excellent. Loved it! Blueberry picking was an unexpected treat, too! Angie made everyone feel special! –Joan Roberts

“We found the Byers Lake Nature Walk to be excellent with the leader identifying many plants, birds that we had never seen before and sharing culture, history, and plant uses. Equipment provided worked well. We saw evidence of moose several places and finally two moose. The state park and lakeshore trail were lovely. –Jim and Priscilla Stanley

“We really enjoyed our Byers Lake Nature Walk. Our guide Joelle was really enthusiastic, extremely knowledgeable, and obviously passionate on flora and fauna. Greatly enjoyed and would highly recommend this excursion.” –Mike and Sandy Taylor, New York, NY

“We thoroughly enjoyed our nature trail walk with Angie! –Allen and Betty Brooks, Houston, TX