Denali National Park and Preserve - Denali National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)

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It's more than a mountain!

Denali’s dynamic glaciated landscape supports a diversity of wildlife with grizzly bears, caribou, wolves, Dall sheep and moose. Summer slopes are graced with birds and wildflowers. Visitors enjoy sightseeing, backpacking, mountaineering, and research opportunities. Whether climbing or admiring, the crowning jewel of North America’s highest peak is the awe inspiring 20,320 foot Mount McKinley.

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Image of buses lined up waiting to transport visitors of Denali National Park and Preserve

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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Image of bull moose testing wind, Mile 71 of the Denali Park Road

The "Big Five"

A goal for many visitors to the park is to see the "big five." On a ride along the park road visitors can see a moose browsing in a stand of willow, caribou resting on a snow patch to avoid insects, Dall sheep high on the hillsides, a wolf trotting across the tundra, or a grizzly bear feeding on ripening blueberries.
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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. more...

Road Lottery 2008

In September, the park hosts a four-day event called Road Lottery. Lottery winners are able to purchase a road travel permit to drive as much of the Denali Park Road as weather allows on their assigned day. Snow and ice are possible in September. This year's dates are September 12 - 15, and the lottery application period is July 1 - 31.

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Write to

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.