April 08, 2008
Northern Areas of Denali National Park and Preserve Closed April 8, 2008 to Snowmobile Use Due to Inadequate Snow Cover
Due to recent warming temperatures and wind during the past week, Denali National Park and Preserve Acting Superintendent Philip Hooge has determined that there is no longer adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities in the 1980 additions to Denali National Park and Preserve that are north of the Alaska Range.
April 07, 2008
Upper Susitna Communities Celebrate Earth Day on April 19th!
The public is invited to participate in the activities and presentations being offered for the eighth annual Upper Susitna Earth Day Celebration.
March 31, 2008
Aircraft Overflights Advisory Council Meeting in Talkeetna
The second meeting of the Denali National Park Aircraft Overflights Advisory Council will take place on Thursday, April 10 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, located at Mile 12.5 on the Talkeetna Spur Road.
March 28, 2008
National Park Service Seeking Comments on Environmental Assessment to Replace Wastewater Treatment Facility in Denali
The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing major replacement and repairs of wastewater treatment facilities at the entrance area of Denali National Park and Preserve.
March 27, 2008
Denali Park Road to Open to Savage River on Friday, March 28
Snow and ice still blanket most of the park, but a sure sign of spring is that the Denali National Park and Preserve road crew has cleared the park road between park headquarters (Mile 3) to the Savage River (Mile 15).
March 05, 2008
Installation of a Fiber Optic Cable to Begin in the Parks Highway Right-of-Way through Denali National Park
Alaska-based communications company GCI, Inc. will begin installation of a fiber optic cable within the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT) George Parks Highway right-of-way (ROW) that passes through the eastern portion of Denali National Park and Preserve. The trenching and installation work will start Tuesday, March 11 and is not expected to impede highway traffic flow through the six-mile stretch of the park.
March 03, 2008
Crews Ready to Begin Plowing Denali Park Road
On Sunday, March 9 the National Park Service road crew will begin the annual operations to clear and prepare the Denali Park Road beyond park headquarters (Mile 3) for vehicle access by park visitors.
February 25, 2008
Airborne Contaminants Study Released-Measurable Levels Detected in Alaska National Parks
A survey of four lake basins and fish in three Alaska national park units has detected measurable levels of mercury, pesticides and other airborne contaminants. The study also found airborne contaminants in other western United States national parks.
February 15, 2008
Environmental Assessment for Construction of Replacement Subsistence Cabins is Available for Public Comment
The National Park Service has released for public comment an Environmental Assessment (EA) which evaluates the impacts associated with replacing two cabins used for subsistence activities within Denali National Preserve.
February 12, 2008
Celebrate the Season at Winterfest 2008!
If you enjoy winter or merely tolerate it, there is something for you to do during this year’s annual Winterfest Celebration taking place Friday, February 22 to Sunday, February 24 in Denali National Park and the neighboring communities.
February 06, 2008
All of 1980 Additions to Denali National Park and Preserve Now Open to Snowmobiling for Traditional Activities-Feb 6, 2008
Recent storms have brought additional snow to Denali Park and Preserve and the Superintendent has determined that there is now adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities in all the 1980 additions to Denali National Park and Preserve.
January 31, 2008
First Meeting of Denali National Park and Preserve Aircraft Overflights Advisory Council
The Denali National Park Aircraft Overflights Advisory Council was established on September 21, 2007, and is authorized to operate under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Council will identify and address impacts from aircraft flights over Denali National Park and Preserve.
January 30, 2008
Teacher Scholarships Available for Summer Courses in Denali National Park and Preserve
The Murie Science and Learning Center is awarding scholarships to teachers to participate in accredited trainings and seminars taking place in summer 2008 in Denali National Park and Preserve.
January 25, 2008
Rangers Lead Weekend Hikes at Denali National Park and Preserve
Park rangers at Denali National Park and Preserve are inviting the public to join them in exploring the park on weekend hikes this winter.
January 09, 2008
Denali National Park Artist-in-Residence Program Accepting Applications
The Alaska Natural History Association is pleased to announce that the Denali National Park Artist-in-Residence program is now accepting applications for the 2008 summer residency period.
December 14, 2007
Southern Portions of 1980 Additions to Denali National Park & Preserve Open to Snowmobiling for Traditional Activities
The Superintendent of Denali National Park and Preserve has determined that there is now adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities in areas of the 1980 park additions that are south of the crest of the Alaska Range, including park lands between the Bull River and Windy Creek at the north end of Broad Pass. All areas of the 1980 park additions north of the crest of the Alaska Range remain closed to snowmobile use for traditional activities due to inadequate snow cover.
December 07, 2007
Some Portions of 1980 Additions to Denali National Park and Preserve Open to Snowmobiling for Traditional Activities
Recent storms have brought additional snow to Denali National Park and Preserve and the Superintendent has determined that there is now adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities in areas of the 1980 additions to Denali National Park and Preserve that are south of the crest of the Alaska Range except for the park lands between the Bull River and Windy Creek at the north end of Broad Pass. All areas of the 1980 park additions north of the crest of the Alaska Range remain closed to snowmobile use for traditional activities due to inadequate snow cover.
December 04, 2007
Denali National Park and Preserve Ornament Created by Fairbanks Artists Displayed on White House Christmas Tree
An ornament created for Denali National Park and Preserve by Kesler and Marianna Woodward of Fairbanks, Alaska is prominently displayed on this year’s official White House Christmas Tree.
December 04, 2007
Applications Open for Two 2008 Research Fellowship Programs
The National Park Service and the Murie Science and Learning Center (MSLC) are seeking applicants for two research fellowships that are available to individuals wishing to conduct research in Denali National Park and Preserve and other northern Alaska national parks.
November 24, 2007
2008 Denali Bus and Campground Reservations Available by Phone, Internet, Mail and Fax Beginning December 1
Doyon/ARAMARK Joint Venture, the transportation concessioner for Denali National Park and Preserve, will begin accepting advance reservations for the 2008 visitor season for shuttle buses and the park’s four largest campgrounds on Saturday, December 1, 2007.
November 15, 2007
Public Comments Requested On a Proposal to Install a Fiber Optic Cable in the Parks Highway Right-of-Way through Denali National Park
The National Park Service (NPS) is requesting comments on a proposal by GCI, Inc. to install a fiber optic cable within the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT) George Parks Highway right-of-way (ROW) that passes through the eastern portion of Denali National Park and Preserve for approximately six miles.
November 15, 2007
Denali Park to Burn Debris Pile-Nov 07
Fire management staff at Denali National Park and Preserve will burn a large pile of debris consisting of brush, tree branches, and other woody material on Monday, November 19.
October 17, 2007
Denali National Park and Preserve Transitions to Winter
The Denali Park Road has closed for the winter at Mile 3 (Park Headquarters).
September 21, 2007
Finding of No Significant Impact for Managing Off-Road Vehicle Use for Subsistence in the Cantwell Traditional Use Area
On September 18, 2007, National Park Service (NPS) Alaska Regional Director Marcia Blaszak signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the selected action that was evaluated in the “Denali National Park and Preserve Cantwell Subsistence Off-Road Vehicle Management Environmental Assessment.”
September 19, 2007
Denali Park Road Open to Mile 30 as of Sept 19, 2007
Summer has transitioned into fall in interior Alaska, and Denali National Park and Preserve has also transitioned into its quieter season. The buses are done operating for the yeare, and the Denali Park Road is now open for travel by private vehicles to the Teklanika Rest Stop at Mile 30, weather permitting. The road will remain open to the rest stop until snow closes it for the season at park headquarters (Mile 3).
September 10, 2007
Denali National Park and Preserve Headquarters Environmental Assessment Available for Public Comment
The National Park Service announces the release of an Environmental Assessment for the Headquarters Area Plan for Denali National Park and Preserve.
September 10, 2007
NPS Enforcing Hunting Regulations, Rewards Available for Information on Hunting Violations
As hunting season gets underway, the National Park Service (NPS) reminds hunters that sport hunting is allowed only in the Denali National Preserve, located on the western corners of Denali National Park and Preserve.
August 29, 2007
Denali Park to Burn Debris Piles Near Remote Cabins and Buildings
Denali National Park and Preserve fire management staff will burn several piles of woody debris in remote areas of the park beginning Tuesday, September 4 through Friday, September 7, weather and other conditions permitting.
August 28, 2007
Final Presentation of Denali's 2007 Artist-in-Residence Program
Artists and their work have played a significant role in raising public awareness of the natural wonders preserved within the National Park System even before the establishment of the first national parks.
August 17, 2007
Denali Subsistence Resource Commission Meeting and Community Potluck in Cantwell
The public is invited to the Denali Subsistence Resource Commission meeting taking place on Monday, August 27 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Cantwell Community Center.
August 16, 2007
Wilderness is the Topic of Last Presentation in Denali's 90th Anniversary Speaker Series
Writer, photographer, and activist Kim Heacox will share his unique and often humorous perspective on the values that humans have attached to Alaskan wilderness in his presentation on “Paradox, Dirty Socks & Glacier Rocks: Why Wilderness Matters” taking place on Thursday, August 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Denali Visitor Center, located at Mile 1.2 of the Denali Park Road.
August 09, 2007
Denali Climbing Season Finally Wraps Up
Mt. McKinley is once again a lonely place. Signaling the unofficial end of the Denali climbing season, the last of the mountaineers have flown back to Talkeetna, along with the final remnants of the Kahiltna Basecamp.
August 02, 2007
Public Invited to Presentation on Denali Borough Local Transit Planning
Charles Rutkowski, Assistant Director of the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA), will present an overview of CTAA’s assistance program on Tuesday,
August 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Tri-Valley Community Center in Healy.
July 27, 2007
Changes in Attitudes about Wildlife Featured in Denali's 90th Anniversary Speaker Series Presentation
The public is invited to join local resident Tom Walker as he presents “Heart of the Park: Wildlife, Attitudes Then and Now” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 2 in the Denali Visitor Center, located at Mile 1.2 on the Denali Park Road.
July 26, 2007
NPS Awards Concession Contracts for Guided Sport Hunting in Denali National Preserve
The National Park Service (NPS) has completed the selection process for the concession contracts authorizing sport hunting guide services in the Denali National Preserve, located in the western corners of Denali National Park and Preserve.
July 24, 2007
NPS to Issue Subsistence Permits and Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Temporary Closure of Areas to Off-Road Vehicle Use for Subsistence Purposes
Public Notice
July 18, 2007
Denali National Park and Preserve to Host Military Appreciation Day in September
The National Park Service will provide the opportunity for up to 400 active members of the military and their families to drive the Denali Park Road on Tuesday, September 18 as part of a “Military Appreciation Day” to recognize and thank these individuals for their contributions to the nation.
July 11, 2007
Pioneer Mountaineering Featured in Denali's 90th Anniversary Speaker Series
The history of exploration in and around Denali is a rich and sometimes controversial subject. Dr. Mike Sfraga, mountaineer and founding Director of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geography Program, will present a program on “Denali Mountaineering: The Pioneering Days” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 19 in the Denali Visitor Center, located at Mile 1.2 on the Denali Park Road.
July 05, 2007
Name Released of Probable Suicide Victim in Denali National Park and Preserve
The identification of the young man who died as the result of what appears to be suicide has been released, as his family members have been notified.
July 03, 2007
Probable Suicide Victim Discovered in Denali National Park and Preserve
On Monday, July 2 at approximately 8:30 p.m. the park’s communication center was notified of the discovery of a body of a young man hanging from the railroad trestle above Riley Creek.
July 02, 2007
NPS Advises Visitors to Use Caution with Fire Use Over Fourth of July Holiday
Denali National Park and Preserve officials are asking visitors to be especially cautious with fire during this week's holiday period.
June 27, 2007
First Artists-in-Residence of 2007 Give Presentation on Creating Denali Memories
Sheila and David King, Artists-In-Residence at Denali National Park and Preserve, are giving a presentation titled “Creating Denali Memories: Interpreting Denali’s Landscape with Watercolors and Exploring the Origins of Basketry” on Monday, July 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Murie Science and Learning Center, located at Mile 1.2 on the Denali Park Road.
June 27, 2007
Jane Haigh Presents Next Offering for Denali's 90th Anniversary
Jane Haigh, author of several popular books on Alaskan history, is giving a presentation titled “Cultural Resources and the Idea of Wilderness” on Thursday, July 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Denali Visitor Center, located at Mile 1.2 of the Denali Park Road.
June 25, 2007
National Park Service Seeking Comments on Environmental Assessment to Rehabilitate Sections of Denali Park Road
The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, is proposing to rehabilitate two sections of the Denali Park Road just beyond park headquarters near Mile 4.0 and 4.5.
June 21, 2007
National Park Service Invites Public to Enter Denali Road Lottery
This year’s annual road lottery in Denali National Park and Preserve is taking place on September 14, 15, 16, and 17 (Friday through Monday), weather permitting.
June 13, 2007
Presentation on Predators and Politics is Next Offering in Denali's 90th Anniversary Summer Speaker Series
Dr. Timothy Rawson is giving a presentation titled, “Wolves and the National Park Service: The Significance of Denali” on Thursday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Denali Visitor Center, located at Mile 1.3 on the Denali Park Road.
June 04, 2007
Environmental Assessment for Managing Off-road Vehicle Use for Subsistence in the Cantwell Area Available for Public Comment
The National Park Service (NPS) is considering alternatives for managing subsistence-related off-road vehicle use in the Cantwell area of Denali National Park and Preserve.
May 30, 2007
Collins Sisters Present Next Offering for Speaker Series
Miki and Julie Collins, trappers, handcrafters and writers, will give a presentation entitled
“A Continued Heritage: Two Lives, Subsistence, and Denali Park” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 7 in the Denali Visitor Center.
May 20, 2007
Avalanche Victims Identified
Denali National Park & Preserve rescue personnel confirmed that two climbers died in an avalanche while attempting the Japanese Couloir route on Mt. Barrille earlier this week. Postlethwait of Park City, Utah.
May 20, 2007
Climbers Die in Avalanche on Mt. Barrille
Denali National Park & Preserve rescue personnel confirmed a fatal avalanche accident on Mt. Barrille in the park’s Ruth Gorge late Friday May 19. Two climbers were killed while attempting the Japanese Couloir route on the peak’s east face.
May 18, 2007
Climbing Fatalities on Mt. McKinley Identified
Two climbers who died in a 1,900-foot fall during a descent of Mt. McKinley on Thursday evening May 17 have been identified.
May 18, 2007
Fatal Climbing Fall on Mt. McKinley
Two climbers died as a result of a 1,900-foot fall during a descent of Mt. McKinley on Thursday evening May 17.
May 10, 2007
Facilities and Services Are Opening For the 2007 Season
The rapidly increasing amount of daylight, nighttime temperatures remaining above freezing, the return of migrant bird species, and the arrival of seasonal employees are all signs that the facilities and services that enhance and enrich the park experience for Denali National Park and Preserve visitors will be opening soon for the summer visitor season!
May 09, 2007
Denali's 90th Anniversary Summer Speaker Series Premiers on May 15
The National Park Service and its partners are hosting a special 90th Anniversary Summer Speaker Series as part of the year-long celebration of this significant milestone in Denali National Park and Preserve’s history.
April 30, 2007
New Kantishna Experience Bus Trip to Debut in June 2007
The National Park Service (NPS) is partnering with transportation concessioner Doyon/ARAMARK Joint Venture (JV) to offer the new Kantishna Experience bus trip for Denali National Park and Preserve’s summer visitors beginning in June.
April 27, 2007
Name of Mt. Wake Climbing Fatality Released
National Park Service officials have released the name of the climber who died on Monday, April 23 on Mt. Wake in Denali National Park and Preserve.
April 24, 2007
Climbing Fatality in the Alaska Range
A climber died after an approximately 1,000-foot fall on Mt. Wake in Denali National Park and Preserve on Monday, April 23.
April 23, 2007
Public Invited to Scoping Meeting on Denali National Park and Preserve Headquarters Master Plan
The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to attend a scoping meeting on the Denali National Park and Preserve Headquarters Master Plan and Environmental Assessment (EA), which will take place on Tuesday, May 1 at the Murie Science and Learning Center from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
April 23, 2007
Teacher Scholarships Available for Summer Courses in Denali
The Murie Science and Learning Center is awarding full scholarships to teachers for select 2007 teacher training and field seminar courses in Denali National Park and Preserve.
April 16, 2007
Southern Areas of Denali National Park and Preserve Closed to Snowmobile Use Due to Inadequate Snow Cover (2007)
Due to a deteriorating snowpack, Denali National Park and Preserve Superintendent Paul Anderson has determined that there is no longer adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities in the 1980 additions to Denali National Park and Preserve that are south of the Alaska Range.
April 16, 2007
Southern Areas of Denali National Park and Preserve Closed to Snowmobile Use Due to Inadequate Snow Cover
Due to a deteriorating snowpack, Denali National Park and Preserve Superintendent Paul Anderson has determined that there is no longer adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities in the 1980 additions to Denali National Park and Preserve that are south of the Alaska Range.
April 15, 2007
Denali Park Road Open to Mile 30 (2007)
The National Park Service road crew has been assisted in their work to open the park to visitors by recent warm temperatures and lower than average levels of snow and ice on some sections of the road. The portion of the Denali Park Road between the Savage River (Mile 15) and the Teklanika River Rest Area at Mile 30 opened Sunday, April 15 for travel by private vehicles.
April 12, 2007
Upper Susitna Communities Celebrate Earth Day!
The public is invited to participate in the activities and presentations being offered for the seventh annual Upper Susitna Community Earth Day Celebration.
April 12, 2007
Northern Areas of Denali National Park and Preserve Closed to Snowmobile Use Due to Inadequate Snow Cover
Due to recent warm temperatures and a deteriorating snowpack, Denali National Park and Preserve Superintendent Paul Anderson has determined that there is no longer adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities in the 1980 additions to Denali National Park and Preserve that are north of the Alaska Range.
April 05, 2007
Denali Park Road To Open to Savage River on Friday, April 6
Snow and ice still blanket most of the park, but a sure sign of spring is that the Denali National Park and Preserve road crew has cleared the park road between park headquarters (Mile 3) to the Savage River (Mile 15). Weather permitting, that portion of the road will open for the season to park visitors at noon on Friday, April 6.
April 04, 2007
Denali Artists-in-Residence Selected for 2007
Four artists using very different mediums have been selected for this year’s Artist-in-Residence program at Denali National Park and Preserve.
March 30, 2007
National Park Service Proposes New Fees for Denali in 2008
Superintendent Paul Anderson announced today that Denali National Park and Preserve is proposing to implement new fees for sled dog demonstrations and backcountry permits in 2008.
March 21, 2007
Spring Road Opening Begins at Denali National Park and Preserve
National Park Service road crews began the annual plowing to open the Denali Park Road west of park headquarters on Sunday, March 18.
March 16, 2007
NPS Seeking Public Input for Centennial
The National Park Service (NPS) will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2016. As a part of the process to strengthen and prepare parks for another century of conservation, preservation and public enjoyment, the NPS is hosting listening sessions across the United States to hear from those with an interest in parks and NPS programs.
February 23, 2007
Denali Park to Burn Debris Pile
Fire management staff at Denali National Park and Preserve will burn a large pile of debris consisting of brush, tree branches, scrap lumber, and other woody material on Monday, February 26.
February 21, 2007
Public Invited to Denali Subsistence Resource Commission Meeting in Healy
The Denali Subsistence Resource Commission will meet on Monday, February 26 from 9:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m. at the Motel Nord Haven, located at Mile 249.5 Parks Highway in Healy. The Commission will be considering a range of issues related to subsistence hunting and fishing in the 1980 additions to Denali National Park and Preserve.
February 15, 2007
Register Now for 2007 Field Seminars and Teacher Trainings in Denali National Park and Preserve!
A wide variety of summer classes designed to immerse participants in different aspects of Denali National Park and Preserve’s cultural and natural history and provide an in-depth park experience are now available for registration with the Murie Science and Learning Center. The classes are small (no more than twelve participants), but the classroom is grand – the mountains, tundra and forest of Denali National Park and Preserve!
February 12, 2007
Celebrate the Season and Denali's 90th Anniversary at Winterfest 2007!
The seventh annual Winterfest Celebration is taking place at Denali National Park and Preserve and its neighboring communities beginning Thursday, February 22 to Sunday, February 25. The celebration showcases the area’s longest season with a wide range of activities that provide opportunities to safely enjoy winter, sample the amenities the area has to offer, and have fun!
February 05, 2007
Phone Reservations for Denali Campgrounds, Shuttle Buses and Interpretive Bus Tours Open February 15
Telephone reservation systems for Denali National Park and Preserve shuttle buses, bus tours and the four largest campgrounds will open for the season on Thursday, February 15, 2007.
January 18, 2007
All of 1980 Additions to Denali National Park and Preserve Now Open to Snowmobiling for Traditional Activities
Recent storms have brought additional snow to Denali Park and Preserve and the Superintendent has determined that there is now adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities in all the 1980 additions to Denali National Park and Preserve.
January 12, 2007
Some Portions of 1980 Additions Open to Snowmobiling for Traditional Activities
Recent storms have brought additional snow to Denali Park and Preserve and the Superintendent has determined that there is now adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities in areas of the 1980 additions to Denali National Park and Preserve that are south of the crest of the Alaska Range except for the park lands between the West Fork of Chulitna River and Windy Creek at the north end of Broad Pass.
December 26, 2006
Public Invited to Informational Meetings on Resource Stewardship Strategy
The National Park Service (NPS) is beginning the preparation of a Resource Stewardship Strategy for Denali National Park and Preserve.
December 13, 2006
Lack of Snowcover Delays Availability of Snowmobiling for Traditional Activities
Due to the continued lack of adequate snow cover, all areas of the 1980 additions to Denali National Park and Preserve remain closed to the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities.
December 05, 2006
Prospectuses Available for Commercial Sport Hunting Guide Services
The National Park Service (NPS) intends to award up to two concession contracts for sport hunting guide services for the public within portions of Denali National Park and Preserve.
November 21, 2006
Rangers to Lead Weekend Hikes at Denali National Park and Preserve
Park rangers at Denali National Park and Preserve are inviting the public to join them on weekend hikes this winter.
November 20, 2006
2007 Denali Bus and Campground Reservations Available in December
Doyon/ARAMARK Joint Venture, the transportation concessioner for Denali National Park and Preserve, will begin accepting advance reservations for the 2007 visitor season for shuttle buses and the park’s four largest campgrounds: Riley Creek, Savage River, Teklanika, and Wonder Lake on Friday, December 1, 2006.
November 08, 2006
Denali National Park and Preserve Seeking Artists-in-Residence
Denali National Park and Preserve is seeking applications from visual artists for the 2007 Artist-in-Residence Program.
October 19, 2006
Applications for New Research Fellowship Program in Denali National Park and Preserve Now Available
The National Park Service and the Denali Foundation are seeking applications from individuals wishing to be considered for the 2007 Discover Denali Research Fellowship Program offered through the Murie Science and Learning Center, located in Denali National Park and Preserve.
September 25, 2006
Park Rangers Apprehend Hunters Inside Denali
Early on Monday, September 18, three park rangers flew by helicopter to the site of an illegal hunting camp located two miles inside the northeast corner of Denali National Park and Preserve and apprehended two hunters.
September 22, 2006
Public Invited to Meetings on Denali Resource Education Plan
During the first week of October, the National Park Service is conducting a series of focus group meetings to share progress and gather community input on the developing Resource Education Plan for Denali National Park and Preserve.
September 19, 2006
Denali Park Road Open to Mile 30
The Denali Park Road is now open for travel by private vehicles to the Teklanika Rest Stop at Mile 30, weather and road conditions permitting.
September 13, 2006
Prospectus Available for Kantishna Area Guided Interpretive Hikes
The National Park Service (NPS) intends to award up to two concession contracts for guided interpretive hiking services for the public within the Kantishna area and limited opportunities in the Wonder Lake area of Denali National Park and Preserve.
September 04, 2006
General Public and Community Members Invited to 2006 Alaska Park Science Symposium in Denali
General Public and Community Members Invited to 2006 Alaska Park Science Symposium in Denali National Park and Preserve
August 24, 2006
Environmental Assessment for C-Camp Improvements in Denali NP Available for Public Comment
The National Park Service has released for public comment an Environmental Assessment which evaluates the impacts of constructing the following facilities at the C-Camp area of Denali National Park and Preserve
August 22, 2006
2006 Road Lottery Results
The drawing for the 2006 Road Lottery is complete. All entrants will be notified by mail on whether or not they were selected. For those who were selected for a permit, the mailing will provide information on preparing for the road lottery and how to pick up the permit on the assigned day.
August 21, 2006
Murie Science and Learning Center Hosts Special Presentation on National Parks
The public is invited to join award-winning writer and documentary filmmaker Dayton Duncan for a behind-the-scenes look at his new PBS film about the history of America's national parks.
August 07, 2006
Discovery of New Dinosaur Evidence in Denali National Park and Preserve
The search for dinosaur material at Denali National Park and Preserve has continued with great success in the 2006 field season, which began in early June.