There is a lot to see and do in Delta! With numerous activities, both guided and un-guided, you will surely find something to keep you busy. We’ve listed some ideas here.
Alaska Pipeline Viewpoint on Richardson Hwy is a pull-off area at Mile 243. Here you will see a close-up view of the pipeline, surrounded by majestic mountains.
Pipeline View (Photo Credit Sebastian Saarloos)
Bridge over Tanana River elevated 40 ft. above the Tanana River, this 1200-ft. bridge is the second longest on the route. (The longest crosses the Yukon River north of Fairbanks). Good view of the Alaska Range to the south. Large parking area at east end of bridge.
Black Rapids Glacier is a surge-type glacier which most recently surged in 1936-37 and is currently in its quiescent phase. While many glaciers in Alaska exhibit reoccurring surge behavior, this glacier is of special interest because it is a potential hazard to the trans-Alaska oil pipeline.
Donnelly Dome Driving south on the Richardson Highway about 23 miles from Delta. It’s a popular climbing adventure with residents and nonresidents. Even though it may look steep, even children climb the dome.
Sullivan Roadhouse – In the heart of Delta Junction sits a small log building, peacefully nestled among grass and wildflowers. It is the epitome of Alaskan idyllic. It’s a rather unassuming building. No neon signs no flags or banners just weathered logs and a warm and inviting feeling. One’s first glimpse of the Sullivan Roadhouse Historical Museum tells nothing of its remarkable past and the epic journey yes journey that it took to get to its new home. It should be obvious by now that this is not the typically boring story of a museum coming to life. Rather this is a saga of an historical building that survived intact against overwhelming odds. It is nothing short of a miracle, and this story really should be titled To Live or Die on a Bombing Range.
The Alaska Range as seen in the fall time
Fish an Alaska Lake or River
Birch Lake – Rainbow Trout, King and Silver Salmon, Grayling, Arctic Char
Clearwater State Rec Site – Arctic Grayling, Whitefish, Salmon
Donna Lakes – Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon
Fielding Lake – Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout, Burbot
Located about 35 miles southeast of Delta Junction
Healy Lake – Northern Pike
Lakes on Fort Greely – Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon
Lost Lake – Catchable size rainbow trout. Can only be fished from the dock or a canoe. No boat landing.
Shaw Creek – Arctic Grayling, Burbot, Whitefish
Quartz Lake – Silver Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout. Each year more than 34,000 fish are harvested.
Paxson Lake – Lake Trout, Arctic Grayling, Chinook Salmon
Tangle Lakes – Lake Trout, Grayling, Whitefish, Burbot. Drive south from Delta about 80 miles, turn right and drive to Mile 20 on the Denali Highway.