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National Park & Preserve · AK

Denali National Park & Preserve

Denali is six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along it see the relatively low-elevation taiga forest give way to high alpine tundra and snowy mountains, culminating in North America's tallest peak, 20,310' Mount McKinley. Wild animals large and small roam un-fenced lands, living as they have for ages. Solitude, tranquility and wilderness await.

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Photos

a white colored sheep standing on a mountainside overlooking a green valley
Congress originally created Denali National Park (called Mount McKinley National Park, at the time) to protect wildlife, particularly Dall sheep
snowy mountains reflected in a pond
Mount McKinley is the highest mountain in North America
A huge snowy mountain looming over a landscape of forests and water
The view of Mt. McKinley from the south, in Talkeetna, Alaska
a vast white mountain looming over a brown landscape
Many bus trips into Denali pause at Stony Overlook, which features a great view of Mt. McKinley when skies are clear
a man standing next to a green bus
Transit buses are a primary way for visitors to sightsee in Denali during summer
light turns a snowy mountain shades of pink and purple
Alpenglow on North America's tallest peak
a park ranger leading hikers up a steep mountainside
Visitors following a ranger on a Discovery Hike, an off-trail adventure
three brown bears walking along a dirt road
Grizzlies walking on the park's sole road
a bus on a gravel road behind a large caribou that is trotting on the road
A tour bus pauses to view a caribou as it walks on the Denali Park Road
a large seated crowd faces a park ranger and a small group of sled dogs
A crowd takes in a sled dog demonstration in the Denali Park Kennels

Activities

  • Arts and Culture
  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Car or Front Country Camping
  • Group Camping
  • RV Camping
  • Climbing
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Dog Sledding
  • Fishing
  • Food
  • Flying
  • Guided Tours
  • Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour
  • Hiking
  • Backcountry Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Off-Trail Permitted Hiking
  • Hunting and Gathering
  • Gathering and Foraging
  • Hunting
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Skiing
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Snow Play
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Park Film
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store