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Denali National Park
Denali National Park is one of the last great frontiers. The peaks of Mt. McKinley and the 600-mile-long Alaska Range are the scenic backdrop to six million acres of pristine wilderness, forest, glaciers, and open tundra dotted with small lakes.
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Location
Headquarters are 240 miles north of Anchorage, 125 mi. south of Fairbanks, accessible by car, bus, train, or small plane.
Flora & Fauna
The diverse wildlife includes hundreds of flowering plants, birds, grizzly bears, caribou, wolves, Dall sheep, and moose.
Did You Know?
In 2005, a dinosaur footprint belonging to a three-toed foot of a Cretaceous Theropod was found in Denali National Park.
1-Day Itinerary
Take a bus trip down Park Road—the 91-mile travel corridor of Denali National Park. From the entrance area, the road quickly leaves civilization behind, passing through moose habitat, to offer views of Mt. McKinley.
More Time?
- Take an oar-guided rafting trip well-suited for all ability levels—from nervous beginners to adrenaline junkies.
- Take a trip to Denali National Park during winter to see the dog sledders.
- Go backpacking and stay at the Teklanika Campgrounds. These facilities are located 29 miles from the park entrance and are the farthest point at which you can drive a private vehicle.
Know Before You Go
- Get reservations for the Denali National Park shuttle to avoid a one- to two-day wait for bus availability during peak season (May–Sept.).
- If you are taking a bus trip in summer, be ready for dust and dirt when riding on the unpaved roads.
Other Parks in Alaska:
Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve–Alaska
Gates of The Arctic National Park and Preserve–Alaska
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve–Alaska
Katmai National Park and Preserve–Alaska
Kenai Fjords National Park–Alaska
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve–Alaska
Sitka National Historical Park–Alaska
Wrangell-St Elias National Park and Preserve–Alaska
Stay In or Near the Park
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