Taku Glacier Lodge: Ways to Experience Pristine Alaskan Wilderness
Located in the Tongass National Forest, the Taku Glacier Lodge offers a rare chance to experience Alaska’s pristine wilderness as it was a century ago. Built in 1923 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the lodge is surrounded by towering glaciers, rugged landscapes, and abundant wildlife. Arrive by floatplane, where the journey…
What Is a Float Plane? An Overview of Features and Uses
Imagine soaring over crystal-clear waters, your aircraft gliding effortlessly before touching down on a remote lake, far from the constraints of concrete runways. That’s the magic of a float plane; a versatile aircraft fitted with buoyant pontoons, allowing it to take off and land on water. For decades, float plane travel has been a lifeline for remote communities, adventurers,…
Top 2 Scenic Alaska Seaplane Journeys
Imagine soaring through the crisp Alaskan air, the engine roar blending seamlessly with the serene whispers of nature below, as you catch your first glimpse of glaciers and untamed wilderness from a vantage point few have experienced. Such magical moments await those who embark on adventures aboard Alaska seaplanes, where Wings Airways promises not just…
Wings Airways Named Top Adventure Travel for Thrill Seekers
Wings Airways was just highlighted in USA Today’s Top 7 adventure travel vacations for thrill-seekers! “Century-old Taku Glacier Lodge is just a short 15-minute flight from Juneau, but seaplane pilots at Wings Airways opt for the 25-minute route, passing over a handful of massive glaciers before splashing down at the historic lodge. Once on the…
Taku Tilly – The Moose
Once upon a summer, there comes a moose to the Taku Lodge. Mrs. Storfold was a Lodge manager during the 1950’s and her son recalls the days when a young calf became a part of the lodge family. A game warden, who lived in a cabin not far up river from the lodge rescued this…
Mary Joyce’s 1,000 Mile Dog Sled Journey
In 1934, after being a nurse to Hack Smith for four years and an unexpected heart attack that took his life, Mary Joyce was deeded the Taku Glacier Lodge. With the camp, she also inherited 15 sled dogs and three head of cattle. Turning the private lodge into a tourist resort that could accommode up…
Taku Lodge Joins The National Register of Historic Places
On May 20th, 1988 the Taku Glacier Lodge became 1 of 23 Juneau locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This official list contains historic places worthy of preservation around the country. It was authorized in 1966 by the National Historic Preservation Act and is overseen by the National Park Service. This national…
Don Bach Receives The Tony Cestnik Maintenance Award
Five years ago, Don Bach, Director of Maintenance for Wings Airways, received “The Tony Cestnik Maintenance Award” from the Alaska Air Carriers Association. Mr. Bach continues to lead with the highest standards in aviation safety. Please read below from the original 2014 Press Release to learn more! The Alaska Air Carriers Association Awards the 2014 AACA…
Wings Airways Earns Sustainability Certification
July 26, 2019– Juneau-based Wings Airways & the Taku Lodge announced today that they have been designated as an Adventure Green Alaska (AGA) Certified Business. AGA is a voluntary certification program of the Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) for tourism businesses operating in Alaska that meet standards of economic, environmental and social sustainability. “Our team…
We Give Back
“Be a part of the Juneau Icefield ~ past and present ~” A donation to the Juneau Icefield Research Program will be made in your honor when you fly with Wings Airways! This year, we are THRILLED to announce a new partnership with the Juneau Icefield Research Program (JIRP)! Our goal in supporting this program is…
Wings Airways Welcomes New Investors, Leaders
A new chapter begins, taking Wings Airways to new heights! With great excitement we share the news of enriched leadership and support through new ownership. The new ownership group is made up of former Alaska Airlines executives Bill Ayer and Joe Sprague. Ayer previously served as chairman and CEO of Alaska Airlines. Also part of…
Food Network Magazine 10th Birthday Special Issue
Six months ago, we were featured in Food Network Magazine’s Special 10th Birthday Issue. We thrill at being a part of any and all celebrations at the Taku Glacier Lodge; birthday dinners, family reunion adventures and surprise marriage proposals that last a lifetime. Dining across a glacier is just one perk to this outing! Continue…