Last updated: 7/6/2014
Delta Junction, Alaska
Street Address
Mile 275 Richardson HighwayDelta Junction, AK 99737
Mailing Address
3700 Airport WayFairbanks, AK 99709

Hours

May 15 - Sept 15
Daily
8 AM - 6 PM
Open in winter by appointment only

Admissions

No admission fee.

Staff

Maureen Gardner
phone: 907-895-2113
Description

Big Delta State Historical Park gives visitors an opportunity to take a walk back in time. The park is comprised of Rika's Roadhouse and the Big Delta State Historic District, both on the National Register of Historic Places. The historic district was an important crossroad for prospectors, travelers, traders, and the military during the early days of the 20th century. Rika's Roadhouse, the centerpiece of the park, served travelers of the historic Valdez-to-Fairbanks Trail from 1913 to 1947. Also located at the park are the Delta Historical Society Museum, the McCarty Washington to Alaska Military Cable and Telegraph System (WAMCATS) station and the Alaska Road Commission (ARC) site. There are also animals and birds to help create the right ambiance for this beautiful setting.

Park interpretive guides give tours of the grounds and buildings. Brochures are also available for a self-guided tour of the park.

A concessionaire located within the park operates Rika's Cafe' and Pantry offering "Arctic Fusion" cuisine that celebrates the history of the area as well as locally grown food. In addition to homemade meals, Rika's Cafe' and Pantry also offers Alaska made gifts, take and bake meals and original artwork.

Services
Restaurant
Group Tours
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Restrooms
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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