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More than a mountain

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, 20,320' Mount McKinley. Wild animals large and small roam unfenced lands, living as they have for ages. Solitude, tranquility and wilderness await.


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Winterfest Celebration

Celebrate Denali's dominant season during our annual Winterfest event! Dog-sled rides, snow sculpting and a ranger-led snowshoe hike make up just some of Winterfest 2012's main events.


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Connecting with the park

Explore our recommended online resources. Find a welcome letter from Superintendent Paul Anderson, direct links to park blogs and offerings on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, and iTunes, as well as breaking news releases and free park publications.



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Learning about the park

Ever since it was established as the first national park to conserve wildlife in 1917, this place has earned renown for devotion to science, learning, and preservation of its natural and cultural heritage.


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Visiting the park

We invite you to explore opportunities to visit the park year-round. From a short day-trip to an extended backcountry adventure, Denali has the makings for among your most memorable national park experiences.


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Denali National Park & Preserve
P.O. Box 9
Denali Park, Alaska 99755

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(907) 683-2294

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(907) 683-9612

Climate

Snow can come anywhere in Denali at any time of the year. Average summer temperatures range from 33 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters can be extremely cold with temperatures ranging from 40-below to 20-above zero on warm days.
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Treeline changes are a conspicuous sign of climate change

Did You Know?
Cold temperatures limit trees from growing at high elevation in Denali. Warmer temperatures, however, have led to woody vegetation growing at ever-higher elevations. Treeline changes are a conspicuous sign of climate change.
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Last Updated: February 08, 2012 at 09:49 MST

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