Editing Gakona, Alaska (section)

== Economy and transportation ==
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Gakona depends upon local businesses and seasonal tourist travel. There is a Historic Lodge (National Register of Historic Places) called [[Gakona Roadhouse|Gakona Lodge and Trading Post]] that has rooms, a restaurant, cabins and tavern. Gakona sawmill and dog sled maker. Summers provide income for local fishing and hunting guides, rafting operations and outfitters. Three residents currently hold commercial fishing permits.    
Gakona is located adjacent to the Copper, Gakona and Gulkana Rivers allowing access to world class King Salmon, Sockeye Salmon and Rainbow Trout fishing. Some residents rely on subsistence activities and trapping. Recording equipment for the [[High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program]] (HAARP) is located near Gakona.

The Glenn Highway/Tok Cut-Off and Richardson Highway provide access to the [[Anchorage, Alaska|Anchorage]], [[Fairbanks, Alaska|Fairbanks]] and the [[Lower 48]]. A {{convert|5000|ft|m|adj=on}} paved runway is available at nearby [[Gulkana, Alaska|Gulkana]].