Denali National Park Alaska Vacation Tour & Travel Information
Wild and primitive Denali National
Park encompasses about 9500 square miles (approximately 6 million acres). Though
it derives its name from the native name for the tallest mountain in North
America, Mount McKinley (Denali - "the high one"), it also includes Mt. Foraker
at 17,400 feet and Mt. Silverthrone at 13,220 feet.
Many glaciers originate on the slope of the Alaska range, Muldrow being one of
the largest, reaches close to the park road and is visible from several
locations.
Some 175 species of birds and 40 species of animals call Denali National Park
home. Grizzly bear, moose, wolves, Dall sheep and caribou are seen frequently on
our Park bus as it takes you deep into the park.
Camping in Denali National Park is
also popular with many choices of campgrounds or more remote wilderness areas
perfect for the adventurous backpacker looking to get away from it all.
The Park is located about 240 miles north of Anchorage and 120 mile south of
Fairbanks on the George Parks Highway. Multiple transportation options are
available from both cities; No Alaska vacation would be complete without a trip
to Denali National Park.
Choose from luxury lodging accommodations deep within Denali National Park more modest but no less comfortable cabins near the park entrance.
Denali National Park Narrated Bus Trip
Go beyond the standard park tour and venture to Kantishna, deep inside Denali National Park. This full-day narrated bus trip explores the entire 95-mile Park Road.
Denali National Park Vacation Tour Activities
The highlight of any Alaska vacation is a trip to America's crown jewel of the National Park system - Denali National Park!
Plan your trip into Denali National Park with this Denali National Park map courtesy of the National Park Service.
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