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Denali National Park and Preserve
Plan Your Visit
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Denali 2008/09 Winter Alpenglow Visitor Guide |
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Making the Most of Your Visit
We invite you to explore some of the wonderful opportunities that await you at Denali National Park and Preserve. This newsletter will prepare you for a unique winter experience in the park. Guided activities are limited - but from a short day-trip to an extended backcountry adventure, the Alpenglow has the information you need to make your visit to Denali one of your most memorable winter vacations!
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FOR A SUMMER VISIT:
IF YOU HAVE A HALF DAY…
ATTEND one of the sled dog demonstrations, stop at the award winning Denali Visitor Center or take a shuttle bus into the park.
HIKE one of the entrance area trails near the Denali Visitor Center. Each of these trails provides opportunities for exploring the taiga (boreal forest) and observing wildlife. Go on your own or join a ranger-guided walk.
WATCH the feature film at the Denali Visitor Center or Wilderness Access Center.
RIDE the free Savage River shuttle bus to mile 15. Keep a lookout for moose, caribou, and wolves. On a clear day, Mount McKinley may be seen in the distance near mile 9.
TAKE a guided Natural History Tour of the park to Primrose Ridge.
IF YOU HAVE A FULL DAY…
TAKE a bus to Toklat or beyond to the Eielson Visitor Center, Wonder Lake or Kantishna. As you travel the road west, you may observe wildlife or discover a place to get off the bus and take a hike.
JOIN a ranger for a Discovery Hike or guided walk. You must sign up in advance at the Denali Visitor Center for Discovery Hikes.
SIGN UP for an education program at the Murie Science and Learning Center.
TAKE a guided Tundra Wilderness Tour of the park to the Toklat River or the Kantishna Experience Tour to the end of the road.
IF YOU HAVE A FEW DAYS...
TAKE another trip into the park. Hike the McKinley Bar Trail by Wonder Lake or join a ranger-led Discovery Hike.
TAKE a walk departing from the Denali Visitor Center.
SIGN UP for an education program at the Murie Science and Learning Center.
PLAN your own hike. Topographical maps, guidebooks, and knowledgeable staff can assist you in planning a trip. All are available at the Backcountry Information Center.
OUTSIDE the park activities include rafting, flightseeing, and horseback riding. A list of area businesses is available at the Wilderness Access Center and the Denali Visitor Center.
VISIT Denali’s Talkeetna Ranger Station, located 150 miles south of the park entrance in the town of Talkeetna. This is a spectacular road trip that goes through Denali State Park and provides great views of Mount McKinley and the Alaska Range.
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Did You Know?
Did you know that the new visitor center at Denali National Park and Preserve received an award for its environmentally friendly design? Some of the center features are built with renewable and recycled materials, as well as locally found materials.
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Last Updated: September 26, 2008 at 19:39 EST |