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Denali National Park
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Denali National Park is located north of sixty-one degrees north latitude, near the geographic center of Alaska |
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| Denali National Park & Preserve is perhaps the most well known of the Alaskan parks. Besides having the highest mountain in North America, Mount McKinley, making it a premier mountain climbing area, it offers excellent hiking, backpacking, and wildlife galore. There is ample wilderness adventure with camping, some fishing in a few clear streams, hunting, photography, and mountain biking. The rugged beauty will inspire you to want to see all of Alaska’s national parks, planning an awesome outdoor adventure vacation and allowing you to get all of those fantastic national park pictures to take back as memories. Check out below for great Denali National Park & Preserve information.
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Uniqueness - Denali National Park & Preserve features North America's highest mountain, 20,320-foot tall Mount McKinley, which hinges the great arc of the Alaska Range. The mountain is called Denali—The High One—b... (click here for more)
Facts - Mt. McKinley National Park was established in 1917. Its name and size was changed to Denali National Park and Preserve in 1980 and became an International Biosphere Reserve in 1976. The Talkeetna Rang... (click here for more)
Be Equipped - For backpacking in the backcountry you can use this backpacking checklist: hiking boots (waterproofed) and wool socks, Neoprene socks and gaiters for river crossings, rain parka and pants (ponchos not... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Do not feed or allow wildlife to obtain human foods. Maintain a minimum 1/4-mile (.7 km) distance from bears. Do not approach or follow wildlife. Maintain a minimum 25 yards distance from all other an... (click here for more)
Fees - $10.00 for individuals and $20.00 for families - 7 Days... (click here for more)
Camping - Camping in Denali offers a great way to experience this spectacular park. There are five established campgrounds in the park. You may camp a total of 14 days per year in Denali National Park & Preserv... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve, Western Arctic National Parklands, Katmai National Park & Preserve, Lake Clark National Park & Preserve, Wrangell- St Elias National Park & Preserve, Sitka Na... (click here for more)
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