Denali National Park and PreserveFamous for its spectacular mountain vistas, abundant wildlife,
glaciers, vast expanses of sub-arctic tundra, and North America's
highest mountain, Mt McKinley, Denali National Park and Preserve is
a real wilderness area that attracts millions of visitors a year.
More than six million acres encompass grizzly bears, caribou,
moose, Dall sheep, wolves and numerous species of birds. The main
attraction is the snow-covered massif of Mt McKinley, towering
20,320ft (6,096m) above the peaks of the Alaska Range, the
definitive symbol of untamed Alaska. On a clear day its twin peaks
can be seen from Anchorage, 149 miles (240km) away. The Alaska
Range divides the park into north and south sides, the majority of
visitors accessing the north where the main visitors centre is
located. Mountaineers seeking out the challenges of Mt McKinley
need to access the park from the south side, and other peaks offer
excellent climbing opportunities for those not wishing to risk the
mountain that affords one Website: www.nps.gov/dena/index.htm Telephone: (907) 683 2294 Transportation: Denali is five hours by road from Anchorage; several
buses and vans run a daily service to Fairbanks via Denali from
Anchorage. Parks Highway Express leaves from the Anchorage Youth
Hostel. The Alaska Railroad train leaves daily at
8:15am. Opening Time: The winter visitor centre is open 9am-4pm daily (17
September to mid-May); The summer visitor centre is open 8am-6pm
daily (15 May to 22 September) Admission: $10, valid for seven days. |