Denali National Park & Preserve

National Park Service, Alaska.

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' Denali. Wild animals large and small roam un-fenced lands, living as they have for ages. Solitude, tranquility and wilderness await.

Nearby Activities

  • Auto Touring
  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Climbing
  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Hunting
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

You can drive to Denali from Anchorage or Fairbanks, along Highway 3, which is known as the "George Parks Highway." Fairbanks is about 2 hours north, while Anchorage is 5 hours south of the Denali entrance. You can also reach Denali from either city via the Alaska Railroad, which is operated by the State of Alaska.

Additional Information

  • Denali National Park & Preserve Official Website
  • Denali National Park & Preserve Map

Photo Gallery

  • Mountains and Reflection PondMount McKinley is the highest mountain in North America
  • View from Stony OverlookMany bus trips into Denali pause at Stony Overlook, which features a great view of Mt. McKinley when skies are clear
  • Dall SheepCongress originally created Denali National Park (called Mount McKinley National Park, at the time) to protect wildlife, particularly Dall sheep
  • Talkeetna ViewThe view of Mt. McKinley from the south, in Talkeetna, Alaska
  • AlpenglowAlpenglow on North America's tallest peak
  • Sled Dog DemonstrationA crowd takes in a sled dog demonstration in the Denali Park Kennels
  • Caribou SightingA tour bus pauses to view a caribou as it walks on the Denali Park Road
  • GrizzliesGrizzlies walking on the park's sole road
  • Discovery HikeVisitors following a ranger on a Discovery Hike, an off-trail adventure
  • Transit DriverTransit buses are a primary way for visitors to sightsee in Denali during summer
  • Denali National Park

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