Rika's Landing Roadhouse

The wooden roadhouse stands at mile 274.5 of Richardson Highway near the junction of Delta and Tanana Rivers in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area.

John Hajdukovich established the roadhouse in 1913 to accommodate travelers on the Valdez-Fairbanks Trail, with Rika Wallen later expanding it by adding an east-west wing.

The roadhouse functioned as a central gathering point for travelers, merchants, and local residents, providing meals, lodging, and essential supplies until 1947.

The property, now part of Big Delta State Historical Park and owned by Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, contains a windmill and several preserved outbuildings.

Rika Wallen transformed the establishment by cultivating food, raising livestock, and installing hardwood floors made from repurposed packing crates.

Location: Southeast Fairbanks Census Area

Website: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/deltajct/bigdelta.htm

GPS coordinates: 64.15520,-145.84000

Latest update: September 27, 2025 12:09