Denali National Park

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Tour the Beautiful Wilderness of Denali (Mount McKinley) in Alaska

Over 9,000 square miles of pristine wilderness in the middle of Alaska have been left relatively untouched and free to explore in Denali National Park. The remoteness of the region, along with the challenging terrain, make it virtually free of any interference by man. The main attraction of Denali National Park is Denali itself, or Mount McKinley, the largest mountain in North America, and the tallest rise in the world.

Photo top left of Mount McKinley by Cecil Sanders.

The Wildlife of Denali National Park

The animals that you can see here

From bears to wolves to moose to Snowy Owls, there's a wide range of wildlife visiting and living in Denali. Visitors often comment how easy it is to spot animals here. Ever wonder why? The lack of deforestation, paved roads, campgrounds, pollution, and people are the perfect habitat for all of these wonderful creatures. Learn more about each respective animal below:
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Denali lifts her skirts by Unhindered by Talent
Road to Cape Royal, North Rim, Grand Canyon National Park (8) by Ken Lund
Caribooses by Unhindered by Talent
Braided river by Unhindered by Talent
Fall foliage on the Denali Highway by Alaskan Dude
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Animals of Denali

Up close and personal with a grizzly bear in Denali National Park, Alaska by Alaskan Dude
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Ptarmigan (Tastes like chicken, but harder to spell) by Unhindered by Talent
Sow and cubs, Denali National Park by B Mully
Mooses by Unhindered by Talent
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Amazing View of Mt. McKinley and Wonder Lake, Denali National Park 

Discovering Denali Guide Book

Recommended guide to planning your trip

Discovering Denali: A Complete Reference Guide to Denali National Park and Mount McKinley, Alaska

Amazon Price: $10.70 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $16.95

Can't visit Denali? This reference guide will make you feel like you are there, not to mention it's one of the best guides for Denali National Park around. With such a large National Park, a guide is a necessity to ensure you see everything and know the rules before entering the park. Make your stay worthwhile by reading up ahead of time.

Denali National Park Links

Fall Color in Denali National Park, Mt. Denali, Alaska, USA

The Official Denali NP Page
Learn more about this mammoth mountain and the National Park that is named after it here on the official NPS page for Denali National Park.
Denali on Wikipedia
An extensive page of all-around useful information on wildlife, flora, climate and more on this Wikipedia page.
Alaska Cruise Ship Tours
Plan out a cruise to Alaska and see the beautiful Kenai Fjords, Glacier Bay, and take a land trip to Denali National Park with this page featuring recommendations, videos, photos, and links to cruise trip reviews.

A Sunset View of Denali 

Is it REALLY the Biggest Mountain?

Denali is the biggest mountain in the world if you only count the rise of the mountain. This means Denali sits on a lower elevation, while Mount Everest sits on a higher plateau, making the total elevation higher than Denali. Denali has about a 6,000 foot lead if you on Everest for base rise.

Recommended Books on Denali National Park & Alaska

Plan your trip accordingly with these highly rated guide books

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About Alaska's Ports & Cruises

Recommended guide to cruises in Alaska

Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call 2008 (Frommer's Cruises)

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Frommer's details one of Alaska's most compelling aspects, the ports and glaciers, in this handy guide. One of Alaska's top attractions are its awe inspiring, towering glaciers. These can be viewed by cruise ship, but expect to take at least a week to see all of the unbelievable sites off Alaska's coast.

Denali National Park Mousepads

Scenic photos of Alaska's wilderness

Mount Mckinley, Alaska Range, Alaska, USA
Mount Mckinley, Alaska Range, Alaska, USA



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Satellite Photo of Denali National Park

What Denali looks like from the air

Denali National Park Satellite View


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See that big white stripe? Yup, that's snow, and it's always there.

Denali National Park Videos

See it in live action for a better glimpse

Cool homemade videos of Denali National Park. The scenic flight is a must see.
A Northern Experience
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In all its glory, Denali 

What's the Weather in Denali Right Now?

Cold weather update from the park

Current weather conditions in Denali Natl Park, AK (99755)

Local Pollen Reports

50°F (Feels like 50°F)

Last update: 5/31/12 6:56 AM Alaska DT

Humidity: 50%
Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 32°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.43in rising
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 3mph From: Airport Conditions
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On the Way Into Denali NP 

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Mt. Denali After First Snowfall of the Summer, Denali National Park, Alaska, USA

  • AnnaleeBlysse Apr 5, 2011 @ 1:02 am | delete
    I've only taken bus tour one time, but my friend lived at the Park when I was younger. I'm from a tiny town within eye sight of Denali so went up that way fairly often.
  • mbgphoto Apr 17, 2009 @ 3:58 pm | delete
    I've been to Denali and it is wonderful. It is also amazing how it can hide in the clouds and one minute you see it and the next you don't. Beautiful scenery!! It's been several years since I was there, thanks for bringing back good memories!
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  • naturegirl7 Nov 24, 2008 @ 6:54 pm | delete
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  • KimGiancaterino Oct 15, 2008 @ 2:06 pm | delete
    Current weather conditions: sunny and 12 degrees... sounds wonderful! I hope to make it there someday. Welcome to All Things Travel.
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Grizzly Bear Surrounded by Fall Colors of Denali National Park, Alaska, USA
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Alaska's Denali National Park wonderland for hikers
DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE, Alaska ? This is an enchanting but unforgiving landscape, where adventurers far more experienced than I have gotten lost or hurt. The dangers ? weather and bears among them ? can even be deadly.
Alaska's Denali makes for fun, challenging hikes
DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE, Alaska ? This is an enchanting but unforgiving landscape, where adventurers far more experienced than I have gotten lost or hurt. The dangers ? weather and bears among them ? can even be deadly.
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The set includes silver quarter dollars honoring El Yunque National Forest (Puerto Rico), Chaco Culture National Historical Park (New Mexico), Acadia National Park (Maine), Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (Hawaii) and Denali National Park and Preserve ...
Climber killed in McKinley fall identified as German
Denali National Park officials said Steffen Machulka of Halle, Germany, fell down a ridge to his death on Friday after reaching for the backpack at the mountain's 16200-foot (4900-metre) level. Machulka and his two climbing partners, who were not roped ...

Lodging

Wondering where to stay in Denali National Park? These recommended places to stay are great choices for their cleanliness, proximity to the park, and great online reviews. Scroll down for a list of the best Denali National Park hotels, from rustic to modern!

Tours

How would you like to take one of the highest rated Denali National Park tours? Plan the trip of your dreams and take the sightseeing tour of a lifetime! See Mount McKinley, endless wildlife, and all that Denali has to offer through these recommended tours.

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