May 08, 2009
Climber Dies Above Windy CornerA client on a guided expedition collapsed and died of apparently natural causes on Thursday, May 7 while ascending the West Buttress of Mt. McKinley.
May 04, 2009
All Areas of Denali National Park and Preserve 1980 Additions Closed to Snowmobile Use Due to Inadequate Snow Cover & Cantwell Area Trails Temporarily Closed to ORV Use as of May 4, 2009
Due to the deterioration of the snowpack, Denali National Park and Preserve Acting Superintendent Philip Hooge has determined that there is no longer adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities in the 1980 additions to Denali National Park and Preserve on both sides of the Alaska Range.
April 23, 2009
Denali Park Road to Open to Mile 30 on Friday, April 24
Mild spring weather has facilitated the efforts of the National Park Service road crew and other park employees to open the road and park facilities to park visitors. The portion of the Denali Park Road between the Savage River (Mile 15) and the Teklanika River Rest Area at Mile 30 will open for travel by private vehicles at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, April 24, weather permitting. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead for updated road and weather conditions before driving to the park.
April 18, 2009
Denali Subsistence Resource Commission Meeting Rescheduled for April 30, 2009
The Denali Subsistence Resource Commission meeting that was to take place in February 2009 has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 30.
April 16, 2009
Northern Areas of Denali National Park and Preserve Closed to Snowmobile Use Due to Inadequate Snow Cover Effective April 16, 2009
Due to longer days, and warming temperatures, Denali National Park and Preserve Superintendent Paul Anderson has determined that there is no longer adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities in the 1980 additions to Denali National Park and Preserve that are north of the Alaska Range.
April 13, 2009
Upper Susitna Communities Celebrate Earth Day on April 18th, 2009!
The public is invited to participate in the activities and presentations being offered for the ninth annual Upper Susitna Earth Day Celebration.
April 09, 2009
Research Fellows Selected for 2009 - Murie Science and Learning Center Expands Fellowships to Additional Parks
The Murie Science and Learning Center (MSLC) has selected seven research fellows for 2009.
April 09, 2009
Denali Park Road to Open to Savage River on Saturday, April 11
A sure sign of spring in Denali National Park and Preserve is the opening of the park road beyond park headquarters. Weather conditions permitting, the road will open at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 11 so that park visitors can drive as far as the Savage River (Mile 15).
March 30, 2009
Denali Overflights Advisory Council Meeting in Fairbanks
The fifth meeting of the Denali National Park Aircraft Overflights Advisory Council will take place on Tuesday April 7, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the National Park Service Fairbanks Administrative Center located at 4175 Geist Road. Individuals can also participate by videoconference from the Talkeetna Ranger Station located at 22241 South B Street in downtown Talkeetna.
March 13, 2009
Road Crews Begin Plowing Denali Park Road
On Monday, March 16 the National Park Service road crew will begin the annual operations to clear and prepare the Denali Park Road beyond park headquarters (Mile 3) for vehicle access by park visitors.
March 12, 2009
Environmental Assessment for Replacement of Chemical Toilets in Denali National Park and Preserve Available for Public Comment
An Environmental Assessment (EA) for the replacement of the restroom facilities at the Polychrome Overlook, Teklanika Rest Stop, and Teklanika River Campground in Denali National Park and Preserve is now available for public review and comment, announced Superintendent Paul R. Anderson. The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to remove the existing chemical toilets at these sites and replace them with non-chemical facilities.
February 09, 2009
Celebrate the Season at Winterfest 2009!
Denali National Park and Preserve, its partners, and the Denali Borough communities are inviting everyone to come celebrate all that is special about our longest season during the ninth annual Winterfest Celebration, taking place Friday, February 20 through Sunday, February 22.
January 30, 2009
Application Period for 2009 Research Fellowship Programs Extended
The National Park Service and the Murie Science and Learning Center (MSLC) have extended the application period for two research fellowships that are available to individuals wishing to conduct research in Denali National Park and Preserve and other arctic and subarctic Alaska national parks.
January 26, 2009
Ranger Hikes and Other Winter Recreation Opportunities
Park rangers at Denali National Park and Preserve invite the public to join them in exploring the park on weekend hikes this winter. The hikes will be done on snowshoes when snow conditions are favorable, and will take place on Saturdays and Sundays, beginning on Saturday, January 31, 2009. Hikers will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Murie Science and Learning Center (MSLC), located at Mile 1.3 on the Park Road just west of the traffic circle.
December 17, 2008
Denali Park Road Vehicle Management Plan Newsletter Now Available
The National Park Service has released a newsletter with the summary of the comments received during public scoping for the Denali Park Road Vehicle Management Plan and EIS.
December 05, 2008
Teacher Scholarships Available for Summer 2009 Courses in Denali National Park and Preserve
With funding provided by Alaska Geographic, the Murie Science and Learning Center is awarding scholarships to teachers to participate in accredited trainings and seminars taking place in summer 2009 in Denali National Park and Preserve.
November 26, 2008
2009 Denali Bus and Campground Reservations Available by Phone, Internet, Mail and Fax Beginning December 1
Doyon/ARAMARK Joint Venture, the transportation concessioner for Denali National Park and Preserve, will begin accepting advance reservations for the 2009 visitor season for shuttle buses and the park’s four largest campgrounds on Monday, December 1, 2008. Reservations will be available by phone, online, mail, and fax at that time.
November 24, 2008
Aircraft Overflights Advisory Council Meeting in Anchorage
The fourth meeting of the Denali National Park Aircraft Overflights Advisory Council will take place on Thursday, December 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Campbell Creek Science Center located at 5600 Science Center Drive in Anchorage. The meeting is open to the public with time allocated for public testimony.
November 20, 2008
All of 1980 Additions to Denali National Park and Preserve Now Open to Snowmobiling for Traditional Activities as of November 20, 2008
Recent storms have brought additional snow to Denali National Park and Preserve and the Superintendent has determined that there is now adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities in all the 1980 additions to Denali National Park and Preserve.
November 14, 2008
Denali Subsistence, Climbing Regulations Published
New regulations regarding subsistence off-road vehicle use, backcountry use and mountaineering at Denali National Park and Preserve were published today in the Federal Register.
