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History

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
Posted on March 17, 2020 0
History

Mary Joyce’s 1,000-mile Adventure

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
Posted on February 17, 2020 0
History

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
Posted on January 15, 2020 0
Announcements

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
Posted on November 15, 2019 0
Announcements

Wings 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
Posted on July 30, 2019 0
2019

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
Posted on June 22, 2019 0
Announcements

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
Posted on April 17, 2019 0
Media

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;
Posted on March 12, 2019 0
2019

Proud to be a part of Tourism Best Management Practices (TBMP)

We are proud to be a part of Juneau’s Tourism Best Management Practices (TBMP) organization which is highlighted in this month’s Alaska Journal of Commerce. The TBMP program’s mission is
Posted on January 29, 2019 0
2019

Porthole Cruise Magazine’s “Top Alaska Attraction”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Holly Johnson Office: 907-586-6275 Cell phone: 907-723-4774 Email: Holly@WingsAirways.com TAKU LODGE NAMED “TOP ALASKA ATTRACTION” IN PORTHOLE CRUISE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AWARDS Juneau, AK– Holly Johnson, President of
Posted on January 14, 2019 0
Fleet History

History behind the wings: N753AK

Built in 1953, this 7th DHC-­‐3 Otter built, hence the N753AK.  It was the first Otter delivered to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) on March 28, 1953.     Allocated to
Posted on June 25, 2017 0
Fleet History

History beyond the wings: N339AK

Built in 1965, the 454th DHC-­‐3 Otter was purchased by the Tanzanian Air Force on April 12, 1966. It remained in Canada under the care of the RCAF until May
Posted on June 21, 2017 0