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Denali National Park and PreserveImage of Mt. McKinley at Reflection Pond
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It's more than a mountain!

Denali National Park and Preserve’s dynamic glaciated landscape supports a diversity of wildlife, including grizzly bears, caribou, wolves, Dall sheep and moose. Birds and wildflowers grace summer slopes. Visitors enjoy sightseeing, backpacking, and mountaineering. Whether climbing or admiring, the crowning jewel is North America’s highest peak - the awe-inspiring, 20,320 foot Mount McKinley.


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Six million acres of wildland - one ribbon of road.

To access the wonders that the park offers, most visitors travel by bus. Our shuttle system offers independence and many options while our tours provide narration and interpretation. Either choice will get you up close to the many splendors of flora, fauna and spectacular scenery of Denali.
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The "Big Five"

A goal for many park visitors is to see the "big five." On a bus ride on the park road, visitors may witness moose browsing willows, caribou avoiding insects by resting on a snow patch, Dall sheep scrambling on rocky ridges, a wolf trotting across the tundra, or a grizzly bear feeding on ripe blueberries. Click here for fact sheets about the big five and other resource topics.
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Visit the Kennels!

The sled dogs of Denali have been important to the park for so long that they have become a part of the resource, and a cultural tradition worthy of protection. The dogs and the kennels where they live represent important pieces of American history: cultural and native significance, the pioneer experience in the far north and the history of Alaska’s first national park.
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Spring Road Opening 2009

Spring Road Opening 2009

Follow the Denali Road Crew as it clears snow and ice from the Park Road all the way west to Kantishna, more than 90 miles from the park entrance.
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Denali National Park & Preserve
P.O. Box 9
Denali Park, Alaska 99755

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Phone

Visitor Information
(907) 683-2294

Fax

(907) 683-9612

Climate

Weather in Denali is extremely variable. Often changes in weather occur without warning. Many of our rangers tell visitors to expect sun, wind, rain, and clouds, and expect them all on the same day. Average summer temperatures range from 33 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. While we hope it doesn't, it has been known to snow in July, so be prepared. Wearing layers of clothing makes it easy to regulate your body temperature. Also, you'll find that a good waterproof raincoat is invaluable. Winters can be extremely cold with temperatures ranging from -40 degrees Fahrenheit and below to high 20s on warm days. Specialized cold weather gear is necessary for mountaineering and winter visits.
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Did You Know?
Did you know that Mount McKinley National Park was originally created to protect mammals, not because of the majestic mountain?

Last Updated: May 08, 2009 at 19:40 EST