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 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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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.

As a sneak peek of what to expect in Denali, a visibility webcam at Wonder Lake offers a look at current conditions throughout the summer, and year-round weather and air quality updates from Park Headquarters.

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

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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		Denali Road Lottery The 2009 Denali Road Lottery will occur September 18-21. The application period is June 1 - June 30. more...

America's Best Idea

Learn how Denali will be represented in a new television series about national parks by acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns. Denali was one of 35 parks to receive a grant to produce untold stories from underserved audiences. Eight Native high school students from Anchorage will attend a digital storytelling field camp in the park backcountry in July.
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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.