Welcome to Denali National Park

For many travelers, Denali National Park & Preserve is the beginning and end of their Alaskan adventure. And why shouldn’t it be? Here is probably your best chance in the Interior (if not in the entire state) of seeing a grizzly bear, moose or caribou, and maybe even a fox or wolf. And unlike most wilderness areas in the country, you don’t have to be a hiker to view this wildlife. The window of the park bus will do... Read More

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The third biggest country on earth, the USA packs spectacular biodiversity within its borders. Between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, you’ll encounter hot desert playas and plateaus, skyscraping mountain ranges topped by glaciers, rolling grasslands where millions of bison once roamed, tropical rain forests, active volcanic zones and polar tundra.

John Ford Point at Monument Valley. Image by Benoit Cappronnier / Lonely Planet / Getty Images
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The last wild west: Alaska's Denali National Park

For many travelers, Denali National Park is the beginning and end of their Alaskan adventure. And why shouldn't it be? This is probably your best chance of seeing a grizzly, moose, caribou, lynx, fox or, if you're lucky,wolf. Clear days afford stunning views of Mt McKinley (known to most Alaskans as Denali) - North America's tallest mountain.

While much of Alaska can be experienced by the seat of your pants, it pays to be prepared before visiting Denali National Park due to its fleeting summer season, its overwhelming popularity and the regulations instituted to protect it. Follow our pre-visit tips to make your Denali trip a breeze.
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