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    Denali

    National Park & Preserve Alaska

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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Features

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    Your shortcut to our favorite cool stuff

    This is your fastest way to explore our most popular online resources, from videos, blogs, and social media sites to a new feature, Your Denali Story

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    Celebrating the first summit

    This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first summit of Mount McKinley on June 7, 1913. Learn more about commemorative exhibits and events.

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    Spring road opening

    A sure sign of spring is the "Spring Road Opening" effort, where plow teams begin removing ice and snow from the road. Follow their adventures here.

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    Explore changes to the land

    Explore our partner's web catalog of over 200 repeat photographs animating changes, sometimes subtle and sometimes drastic, to the northern landscape.

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    The wolves of Denali

    Wolves inspire strong emotions in many people. Find out how research conducted in the park helps everyone better understand these wild animals.

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    Artist-in-Residence Program

    Artists influenced the creation and development of America's national parks and the national park movement. Open yourself to inspiration.

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  • "Lights in Motion" Aurora of Denali

    "Lights in Motion" A 2012 time-lapse compilation of the Aurora Borealis with original composition, "Coronal Mass Ejection," by Peter Van Zandt Lane.

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    Your Connection to Science in North Alaska Parks

    Located in Denali, the Murie Science and Learning Center brings researchers, educators and the public together to explore science!

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    Soundscapes, Strings, and Songs

    Listen to the original compositions by nine composers who studied the soundscapes of Denali through a field course in summer 2012.

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Did You Know?

Image of Denali National Park in the fall

Did you know that Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska is nearly 6 million acres and over 9,419 square miles in size?