Spring and Summer
Fishing – launch your boat from the Deshka Landing or join a guide for world class fishing, Alaska style!
Cast a line into some of the world’s most remote and productive rivers: the Deshka, Yentna, Lake Creek, Skwentna, and Willow Creek.
Whether it’s King salmon, Silver (coho) salmon or Hooligan fishing in early spring, it’s all here (regulations permitting). Please visit the Deshka Landing website to view hours of operation and landing rules/fees. Fishing licenses are not sold at Deshka Landing but can be conveniently purchased in nearby Willow or online from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game under Licenses and Permits.
Cindy gets the catch of the day!
EagleQuest Cabins
Rent a cabin and enjoy the lodge, surrounding area and relaxing!
Please visit our Cabins page for more detailed information. You can contact us at [email protected] or call 907-495-1116 to check availability and make a reservation.
Biking, Hiking and Boating
Go for a hike or a ride on miles of accessible trails near EagleQuest Cabins & Lodge or take a boat ride and enjoy the scenery on the Deshka River where you may spot bald eagles and other wildlife. Please visit the Deshka Landing website to view boat launching rules/fees.
Almost 24 hours of sunlight!
Peace and quiet, no traffic, no smog, no crowds.
Winter
Knik 100 and 200 Dog Sled Races
December 2023 and January 2024
The Knik 100 Bruce Braden Sled Dog Race is scheduled for December 16 – 17th, 2023. The Knik 200 Joe Redington Sr. Memorial Sled Dog Race is scheduled for January 6th – 7th, 2024. For more information, please visit The Knik 200 Facebook page.
Willow Winter Carnival
February 2nd – 4th, 2024
The Annual Willow Winter Carnival takes place at the Willow Community Center, MP69.5 on the Parks Highway. Come on out and enjoy these days packed with activities!
Susitna 100 and Little Su 50K
February 17th – 19th, 2024
The Susitna 100 and Little Su 50K are ski-foot-bike races held on winter trails in the Susitna River valley north of Anchorage, AK. The Start/Finish is located at Big Lake, AK.
EagleQuest Cabins & Lodge is a checkpoint for the Susitna 100 and offers cabins for rent and meals for purchase during the weekend of the race. You can contact us at [email protected] or call 907-495-1116 to check availability and make a reservation.
Junior Iditarod Dog Race
February 24th, 2024
The Junior Iditarod is scheduled to start on February 24, 2024 at Knik Lake. Mushers will travel from the start, go through Eagle Quest, then continue to the half way point at Yentna Station Roadhouse where they will take a 10 hour layover. They will return the next day along the same route to the finish at Knik Lake.
Iron Dog – The World’s Longest Toughest Snowmobile Race
February 17th, 2024
The Iron Dog Pro Class race starts in February. The race course distance is over 2,000 miles, with a halfway stop in Nome and finish in Fairbanks. Participants cover some of Alaska’s most remote and rugged terrain while confronting some of the harshest winter conditions. Survival skills are essential, making it the World’s longest and toughest snowmobile race.
Iditarod Dog Race
March 2nd and 3rd, 2024
The Iditarod Ceremonial start takes place in Anchorage on March 2nd and the Iditarod officially gets started March 3rd in Willow. Mushers depart for Nome, 1,100 miles away.
Cindy Hite of EagleQuest Lodge cheers on mushers. (Marc Lester / ADN)
Dallas enjoying a meal at EagleQuest with Cindy after a big win! Gamble and North were eating and resting too! Congratulations Dallas!
Snowmobiling, Cross-country skiing and Biking
Miles of groomed trails await you! Travel the nearby trails. Guided trips are available.
View the Northern Lights and Starry Nights
Photograph the Aurora Borealis in brilliant colors above your head!
