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Midnight Sun Tour: An Evening With Yaks in the Chena River Valley
A 1–1.25 hour, hands-on evening at Mammut Mountain Farm where you meet, feed and learn about yaks, make a yak nose-print art keepsake, and enjoy complimentary charcuterie and refreshments.
Midnight Sun Tour: An Evening With Yaks in the Chena River Valley.
Experience a serene evening with yaks in the picturesque Chena River Valley: hand-feed and pet gentle yaks, take photos, try a drop-spindle demo, make a yak nose-print art project to take home, and savor complimentary charcuterie and refreshments while learning about these animals and how they thrive on Alaskan farms.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on yak interaction
Meet and hand-feed the farm’s yaks, and — if you like — receive an affectionate yak nose print; the experience centers on close, supervised encounters with these gentle animals.
Yak nose-print art and fiber demos
An art activity lets you make a print of a yak’s nose and decorate it as a unique souvenir; participants can also try a drop-spindle demo using yak wool.
Charcuterie, refreshments and farm wares
Complimentary charcuterie and refreshments are provided during the evening, and the farm offers yak-related gifts and yarn for browsing.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
You’ll drive into the rural Two Rivers area of the Chena River Valley and, on arrival at Mammut Mountain Farm, be greeted by the owner and guide. After a brief, roughly five-minute trail walk through birch forest to an authentic Alaskan-made wall tent, the visit unfolds as an informal, hands-on session of feeding, petting and learning about yaks alongside an art activity and light refreshments.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits — and when to call ahead.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience provides an art project (yak nose-print), a drop-spindle demo with yak wool, and complimentary charcuterie and refreshments.
Yak-related gifts and yarn are available to check out and purchase at the farm.
Materials for the yak nose-print art activity and demonstrations (including the drop spindle) are supplied by the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The experience lasts approximately 1 to 1.25 hours.
Where do we meet?
Refer to the confirmation email for directions—the operator notes that if you read the confirmation email there will be no issue finding the farm location.
Is this suitable for children?
Yes—this program is described as appropriate for all ages.
Are refreshments provided?
Yes—complimentary charcuterie and refreshments are offered during the evening.
What happens when we arrive?
You will be greeted by the farm owner and guide and will take a short trail walk through birch forest to a wall tent where the yak interaction and art activities occur.
What if the trail walk is difficult for me?
If the walk may be difficult, the operator asks that you call ahead to request accommodations.