• It is in the valley of the Nenana River along the eastern edge of Denali National Park and Preserve. (wikipedia.org)
  • Carol McIntyre is a wildlife biologist at Denali National Park and Preserve. (nps.gov)
  • Carol McIntyre is a Wildlife Biologist with Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska. (nps.gov)
  • Most visitors to Denali National Park and Preserve limit their visit to the park's developed and crowded entrance. (kodiakresort.com)
  • The entrance fee for Denali Park & Preserve is $15.00 per person (age 16 and older). (reservedenali.com)
  • Entrance Fees to Denali Park & Preserve are waived. (reservedenali.com)
  • Guests may carry and/or posses firearms in all of the Denali National Park and Preserve campgrounds according to Alaska State Law. (reservedenali.com)
  • For more information about firearms in Denali National Park & Preserve, visit National Park Service . (reservedenali.com)
  • The George Parks Highway (Alaska Route 3) is the main road through the CDP: Anchorage is 231 miles (372 km) to the south, and Fairbanks is 128 miles (206 km) to the north. (wikipedia.org)
  • FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) - A rule change will allow electronically assisted bikes anywhere that traditional bicycles are permitted in Denali National Park and Reserve. (kmxs.com)
  • The third largest national park in the U.S., located about halfway between Anchorage and Fairbanks, Denali is mostly a trail-less wilderness . (planetware.com)
  • Along the way, we'll be visiting Whitehorse and Dawson in the Yukon to experience these Gold Rush cities, and then make way to Alaska's Fairbanks, Denali National Park and Anchorage. (hollandamerica.com)
  • Fairbanks is a city of festivals, from July's Golden Days commemorating its past, to Ice Alaska in February and March, when residents make the best of its brutal winters by playing host to a slew of international ice sculptors who descend on the city for the World Ice Art Championships. (hollandamerica.com)
  • To the north, the Anchorage-Fairbanks corridor is bisected by the scenic, well-maintained George Parks Highway and supports the artsy community of Talkeetna and the fauna-filled expanses of Denali National Park . (lonelyplanet.com)
  • I was finishing a very long day of driving up from Seward, Alaska, through Anchorage, to Denali National Park. (takemytrip.com)
  • If you plan on driving here, have a read through my article Alaska Road Trip: Driving from Anchorage to Denali National Park . (planetware.com)
  • Tucked among Alaska's noteworthy national parks are a collection of quieter state parks loved by locals. (alaskatravel.com)
  • The Chugach State Park is one of Alaska's most visited. (alaskatravel.com)
  • Experience the full range of Alaska's natural beauty in national parks like Denali, Kenai Fjords, and Wrangell-St. Elias. (alaskatravel.com)
  • In the mid-1970s, when the sheer size of Alaska's energy sources first emerged, the state government established the Alaska Permanent Fund, an "oil endowment" of sorts that maintains 25% of all government royalties from oil and gas production. (fool.com)
  • it's the centerpiece of Alaska's interior, a shining jewel rising above pristine Alaska wilderness. (hollandamerica.com)
  • Alaska's newest state campground, K'esugi Ken Campground , opened in 2017 in Denali State Park , operated by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. (rvlife.com)
  • The Alaskan Veterans Memorial in Denali State Park commemorates Alaska's military veterans. (rvlife.com)
  • Denali National Park is Alaska's most visited national park (530,000 visitors last year, 50,000 of whom were Alaska residents), and is the third largest revenue generating national park in the nation, contributing over $560 million/year to Alaska's economy. (wolfsongalaska.org)
  • U.S. Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, utilize a Kymeta Hawk U8 seamless satellite mounted atop a joint light tactical vehicle during exercise Distant Frontier, near Denali, Alaska, June 1, 2023. (dvidshub.net)
  • Check out our Alaska National Parks page to learn about Denali , Kenai Fjords , Wrangell-St.Elias , and more. (alaskatravel.com)
  • Southcentral is the most geographically varied region of the state, spanning from the coastal communities of Seward and Homer, through mountain ranges, and into spruce forests around Talkeetna . (alaskatravel.com)
  • From the Parks Hwy, turn into the parking lot at Denali Park Village at Mile 231 Parks Highway. (alaska.org)
  • The Parks Highway cuts right through the middle, and the Alaska Railroad train track skirts its eastern border. (alaskatravel.com)
  • Trumpeter swan in 50-Mile Lake off the Denali Highway. (troutnut.com)
  • Glad you didn't give away all the good fishing holes on the Denali Highway. (troutnut.com)
  • I know there are a dozen little streams names Fish Creek in AK, but am wondering if the Fish Creek in your pictures in the same as the one on the Denali Highway. (troutnut.com)
  • The Alaska Marine Highway is undoubtedly the most unique in the world. (kodiakresort.com)
  • If you prefer to drive to Alaska, then your main route is probably the Alaska Highway connecting Canada and Alaska. (kodiakresort.com)
  • Now the territory's capital, Whitehorse stands at Historic Mile 918 of the Alaska Highway and has the world's lowest level of metropolitan air pollution, according to Guinness World Records 2013. (hollandamerica.com)
  • The extensive state-run ferry system, known as the Alaska Marine Highway , cuts through the same spectacular landscapes as the cruise ships but at a more reasonable price, especially if you're willing to swap a cabin for sleeping in your seat or pitching a tent on deck (bring plenty of duct tape to secure against gusts of wind). (lonelyplanet.com)
  • On this Virtual Journey, learn more about the Holland America Line Denali experience at our McKinley Chalet Resort and Denali Square. (hollandamerica.com)
  • Wildlife abounds in Alaska, and you don't have to venture far out of Anchorage to find it. (takemytrip.com)
  • Located 2 miles outside of downtown Healy, Alaska, this hotel's secluded location allows guests to frequently spot moose, fox and other wildlife on the property. (booking.com)
  • Near Homer on the southernmost side of the Kenai Peninsula, Kachemak Bay State Park stands out for its beautiful mountains, lush forests, quiet coves, and plentiful wildlife. (alaskatravel.com)
  • During a traveler's stay in Alaska, there are many opportunities to view wildlife in its natural environment. (kodiakresort.com)
  • Winding through the Alaska Range in the center of the park, this exciting tour offers the best opportunity to see the wildlife that makes the Denali area so memorable. (kodiakresort.com)
  • Nestled between mountains and the Cook Inlet terminus, near many national and state parks, Anchorage is one of the best places to see Alaska wildlife. (hollandamerica.com)
  • The State Park encompasses 325,240 acres and a host of recreational opportunities from wilderness exploration to fishing, small craft boating, and wildlife viewing. (rvlife.com)
  • One of the primary reasons visitors come to Denali is to see its wildlife, and one of the main species visitors want to see is wolves. (wolfsongalaska.org)
  • Economically, Denali wolves are worth far more alive (for wildlife viewing) than dead (for their pelts). (wolfsongalaska.org)
  • The Denali Princess Lodge is probably the biggest and fanciest - a quick search of room prices in late May found rooms starting at $350. (takemytrip.com)
  • Aurora Denali Lodge is set in Healy. (booking.com)
  • Except for marked trails around the Denali Visitor Center at the entrance, hiking the park's six million acres means using a GPS device to head out in one direction and see what you encounter. (planetware.com)
  • Wild creatures abound in Denali, and it is not uncommon to see moose and even grizzly bears near the visitor center or on the side of the road. (planetware.com)
  • America the Beautiful Passes are for sale during the summer season at the Denali Visitor Center or at the Denali Bus Depot. (reservedenali.com)
  • With the restoration of the name of Mount McKinley to Denali made official in 2015, McKinley Park's name was changed to Denali Park. (wikipedia.org)
  • But it does have North America's tallest mountain, Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley) at a towering 20,310 feet high. (thedailymeal.com)
  • Denali Park, formerly McKinley Park, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Denali Borough, in the U.S. state of Alaska. (wikipedia.org)
  • There is absolutely no shortage of Instagrammable spots in the sunny state of California . (thedailymeal.com)
  • The Multiple Cause of Death database for the U.S. - Mexico Border Area contains mortality and population counts for the four border states of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas. (cdc.gov)
  • Most of Denali Park's precipitation occurs during the months of June - September. (wikipedia.org)
  • Drive to Savage River, where the 15 miles of pavement open to passenger vehicles in Denali National Park ends, and you'll really feel you are indeed in the Last Frontier. (planetware.com)
  • Experience the best of the Last Frontier in quaint Whittier, Alaska. (cruiseweb.com)
  • The highest mountain peak on the continent, Denali, is a very popular attraction, which is perhaps why it didn't get so much love from locals. (explore.com)
  • 2017. Statewide movements of non-territorial Golden Eagles in Alaska during the breeding season: information for developing effective conservation plans. (nps.gov)
  • From Byers Lake, it's about 90 miles by road to the Denali National Park entrance. (alaskatravel.com)
  • In addition to the authentic pioneer town of Talkeetna, you'll spend time amid the gorgeous wilderness of iconic Denali National Park. (alaska.org)
  • Depart from Talkeetna for iconic Denali National Park , either by car (2.5 hours), train (4.5 hours), or motorcoach (4 hours). (alaska.org)
  • It is easily the most iconic, unique, Instagrammable place in the state. (buzzfeed.com)
  • Three public-use cabins are available as well, including the Denali Cabin that is built to ADA standards for accessibility . (rvlife.com)
  • Along with Yellowstone National Park, Denali is, or used to be, one of the best places in the world to view wolves in the wild. (wolfsongalaska.org)
  • A previous small (122 mi2) no-kill buffer on state lands NE of the park was eliminated by the Alaska Board of Game (BOG) in 2010, allowing trappers/hunters expanded access to park wolves. (wolfsongalaska.org)
  • Most of the killing of Denali wolves is conducted by just a few trappers/hunters, for sport - not subsistence - purposes. (wolfsongalaska.org)
  • In May 2016, one of the remaining East Fork wolves was shot by a hunter, leaving one lone survivor of this long-studied (70-year) Denali wolf family group. (wolfsongalaska.org)
  • The decline in visitor viewing success in Denali has cost over 200,000 park visitors each year the opportunity to view wolves, contrasted with a few trappers/hunters/guides being allowed to continue killing park wolves. (wolfsongalaska.org)
  • There are about 50 sites here, along with tent only hike in sites and a handful of cabins, which seemed to have the best views of Denali. (campgroundcrazy.com)
  • Motel rooms are not cheap in Alaska. (takemytrip.com)
  • Boasting rooms with a microwave and a small refrigerator, The Pioneer Motel is located in the centre of Palmer, Alaska. (booking.com)
  • The park, which is easily accessible via the Alaska Railroad , is home North America's highest mountain , the 20,320-foot Denali. (planetware.com)
  • Located in Homer town centre, this Alaska hotel is just 6 minutes' drive away from Homer Spit. (booking.com)
  • Across the water from the off-the-beaten-path town of Homer is Kachemak Bay State Park . (alaskatravel.com)
  • While most U.S. national parks are relatively developed, Denali, like much of Alaska itself, remains a roadless wilderness. (planetware.com)
  • The Denali State Park is often less crowded than its National Park neighbor and offers many of the same wilderness experiences. (rvlife.com)
  • While the forest does have 24 drive-in campgrounds (with a holy-sh*t-inducing combined 800 campsites), the 8 walk-in state park campgrounds in the northern part of the state are where the action is really at. (greatist.com)
  • Alaska is home to North America's highest peak, 20,320-foot-high Denali, as well as the four largest national parks in the country. (planetware.com)
  • Little sister to the national park farther north, kayak and hike within view of Denali in this quiet state park 150 miles north of Anchorage. (alaskatravel.com)
  • This campground run by the Alaskan State Park system has some excellent views of Denali's peaks on a clear day. (campgroundcrazy.com)
  • You can plan a more detailed itinerary at your convenience and include several other locations to make the most of your Alaska vacation. (kodiakresort.com)
  • To achieve their goal, members need to summit giant peaks like Mt. Denali in Alaska. (loe.org)
  • Sure, the United States doesn't have a mountain as towering as Mount Everest at 29,032 feet, but if you're looking for a challenge without leaving the country, there are some states that massive mountains with high peaks perfect for the most adventurous climber. (matadornetwork.com)
  • The classic Alaska Cruise, offered by such companies as Holland America, Princess, and Royal Caribbean. (alaska.org)
  • But there are people in America who collect something that is never going to fit in a case, the garage, or an attic - the highest points in the 50 states. (loe.org)
  • Following the success of our Virtual Voyages to Alaska and Norway, today we're kicking off a VIRTUAL Journey that covers the land portion of Holland America Line's award-winning Alaska Land+Sea Journeys . (hollandamerica.com)
  • Looking at a map of Alaska, the Southeast encompasses the slim stretch of islands and ragged coastline between Ketchikan and Yakutat. (alaskatravel.com)
  • Go flightseeing and get a bird's-eye view of the vast Alaska Range as well as the summit of Denali . (alaska.org)
  • BURK: Right now we're at the trailhead if you wanna call it that, near the summit of the Rhode Island state highpoint, it's Jerimoth Hill. (loe.org)
  • She started studying the ecology of Golden Eagles and other birds in Denali in 1987. (nps.gov)
  • She has published the results of her studies in scientific journals and co-authored the Birds of the World Golden Eagle species account and the book, Birds of Denali . (nps.gov)
  • When she isn't in the field studying birds, she's out on the trail with her husband Ray and their small team of very large Alaska sled dogs. (nps.gov)
  • As this trend continues, 40 bird species, including 28 forest birds, could colonize Denali during summer by 2050. (audubon.org)
  • The K'esugi Ken Campground offers impressive trails that offer some of the best views of the Alaska Range in the state. (rvlife.com)
  • The park is southeast of Denali and her snowcapped beauty can be seen from some sites and various locations around the campground loop. (campgroundcrazy.com)
  • Coastal Southcentral areas have a similar climate to Southeast Alaska. (alaskatravel.com)
  • This lively dinner theatre on the grounds of the Denali Park Village is a great way to kick back that evening, and it carries only two small risks: your teeth turning temporarily blue (from the delicious berry cobbler), and pictures of you singing popular songs getting put on your social media page. (alaska.org)
  • Whether by road or rail, every visitor traveling between Anchorage and Denali National Park passes right through Denali State Park without knowing it. (alaskatravel.com)
  • Then get an in-depth picture of the city and state at the Anchorage Museum , or visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center for a dose of history and culture. (alaska.org)
  • I needed to get up early to catch a shuttle bus into Denali the next morning, but there was no way I was going to sleep. (takemytrip.com)
  • Denali State Park borders the much larger Denali National Park on the west side, about 2.75 hours drive north of Anchorage. (rvlife.com)
  • u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the best ways for Alaskans to show their state pride is by wearing home state apparel. (classicstate.com)
  • The Memorial is an outdoor facility that honors Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, and Alaska National Guard veterans from Alaska as well as Alaskans who were awarded the Medal of Honor. (rvlife.com)
  • The park boasts some of the best views of Denali and the Alaska Range. (alaskatravel.com)
  • Denali Square is a great gathering area to take in the views and learn more about Alaskan culture. (hollandamerica.com)
  • The findings and conclusions in these reports are those of the individual Cooperative State partner and do not necessarily reflect the views or policy of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. (cdc.gov)
  • And with places like the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage, they also offer insight into the communities that have called Alaska home for thousands of years. (planetware.com)
  • From big bears and moose to towering mountains and so much open space, Denali National Park is spectacularly beautiful and blissfully wild. (planetware.com)
  • Performed twice nightly during the summer, this energetic show tells the story of Fanny Quigley-a real pioneer back in the Gold Rush days of the early 1900s in Kantishna-the area that you can visit deep inside Denali National Park. (alaska.org)
  • Denali National Park is 11 miles away. (booking.com)
  • 2. Alaska: Denali National Park. (buzzfeed.com)
  • Alaska has so many beautiful sights, but some of the most gorgeous pictures can be taken in Denali National Park. (buzzfeed.com)
  • Alaska is also home to some exceptional national parks. (alaskatravel.com)
  • And if none of these state-by-state -suggestions entices, you can find more ideas via national or regional tourist boards like Visit The USA ( visittheusa.co.uk ), Capital Region USA ( capitalregionusa.org ), Deep South USA ( deep-south-usa.com ), Great Lakes USA ( greatlakesusa.co.uk ), Discover New England ( discovernewengland.org ) and The Great American West ( greatamericanwest.co.uk ). (telegraph.co.uk)
  • Located in the heart of the Tongass National Forest, it is just one of the many attractions of the Alaska Glacier. (kodiakresort.com)
  • Denali National Park straddles both Southcentral and the Interior, but because of the massive topography of the Alaska Range, the weather there is quite unique. (alaskatravel.com)
  • That's larger than the entire national funds of oil-rich nations like Angola, Mexico, and Venezuela, and around 10 times the size of the next largest state fund. (fool.com)
  • When you combine a Holland cruise to Alaska with an Overland Adventure Package, you can settle in for up to three nights at Denali National Park and get a true sense of North America's tallest mountain. (hollandamerica.com)
  • Stony tried to climb Denali in Alaska twice, only to get blown off the mountain both times. (loe.org)
  • In clear weather from this location, stunning vistas of the Alaska Range and Denali can be seen. (rvlife.com)