• Image of Mount McKinley and the Alaska Range

    Denali

    National Park & Preserve Alaska

Things To Do

A ranger and hikers on an alpine ridge, Denali in the background
Visitors enjoying a ranger-led hike, one of the many outdoor activities in Denali
NPS PHOTO / zach johnson
 
Please note that hunting information is found under the 'management' section of our site.

 
Known around the world for its amazing scenery and wildlife, Denali is a place of excitement, inspiration and exploration for travelers.

Open year-round, activities at all levels of difficulty and exertion can be found. Most visitors come in summer, when access by bus into the park becomes possible as winter ice and snow lose their grip on the land. The hardy few that come in winter can expect solace, tranquility, and the challenges of extreme weather.

Did You Know?

Image of Arnica flowering in the park

Did you know that over 650 species of flowering plants as well as many species of mosses, lichens, fungi, algae, and others grace the slopes and valleys of Denali National Park and Preserve?