Jan 13, 2025 · Denali is six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along it see the relatively low-elevation taiga forest give way to high alpine tundra and snowy mountains, culminating in North America's tallest peak, 20,310' Denali.

Oct 31, 2024 · Denali National Park and Preserve has just one road, the Denali Park Road, and it is the main avenue for visitors to see and experience Denali. As you begin planning a trip to Denali, it's important to understand how the road operates.

Feb 1, 2024 · So far north that it's in the sub-Arctic, Denali remains an intact ecosystem. Learn about the park's wildlife and environment.

May 8, 2024 · NPS Photo / Jacob W. Frank The Denali Wilderness is a land of paradox. It can feel inviting, and it can feel terrifying. Accessible and remote. Breathtaking and trying. The park is vast, an undeveloped wilderness, with a road corridor through the middle that brings millions of people to its edges.

Planning a trip to Denali can be a big undertaking! Just getting to the park can take half a day or more, and it is distinctly different from many national parks, so even seasoned park travelers can be unsure how to plan their trip.

May 20, 2024 · Get tips on where to photograph and see Denali, the tallest mountain in North America, as well as how to photograph wildlife and wilderness.

Moose face many natural and human related challenges. These factors can potentially affect their behavior, distribution and population: weather predation by wolves and bears human development. Moose in the park tend to live in forested areas that are often close to lakes and marshes and other bodies of water. Moose are also excellent swimmers.

Nov 6, 2024 · An Introduction to Denali The Denali Park Road parallels the Alaska Range and travels through low valleys and high mountain passes. It is the only road in the park. Along its route, beautiful landscapes can be seen at every turn, and there are many opportunities to view Denali—if the normally cloudy skies permit.

Oct 23, 2024 · Above: An overview map to help you locate Denali within Alaska, and some of the major landmarks (campgrounds, visitor facilities) within the park. You can zoom in or out as needed.

Aug 16, 2018 · Fall visitors to Denali have the exciting opportunity to easily observe moose between Miles 7-11. The park road bisects the sparse spruce forests and more open shrub tundra that moose prefer during the rutting season.