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Antarctica and include more than 150 different species.
Caribou, grizzly bears, wolves, brown bear and Dall
sheep are some of the larger animals.
Information and permits for backcountry camping
are available at the Visitor Center, located one mile
up the park road. Contact: Superintendent’s Office,
PO Box 9, Denali Park, AK 99755; Phone: (907) 683-
1266 or 1267; Headquarters Phone: (907) 683-2294.
Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station, PO Box 588
Talkeetna, AK 99676; Phone: (907) 733-2231; Email:
denali_info@nps.gov; for reservations for camping
and shuttle transportation, call 800-622-7275.
DENALI PARK ACTIVITIES
While summer is the most popular time to visit
Denali, winter offers many recreation and sightseeing
opportunities also. Summer Activities include •Day
Hiking •Backpacking •Cycling •Camping •Nature
Walks •Mountaineering •Sled Dog Kennel Visit
•Ranger Programs •Photography •ATV Tours •Jeep
Bull Moose, Denali National Park Tours •Ziplining •Whitewater and Scenic Rafting
Winter Activities include •Cross-Country
Skiing •Dog Mushing •Snowshoeing •Photography
There are three free courtesy bus routes available orientation prior to their expedition departure. All •Snowmobiling
in the park’s entrance area to facilitate travel between other backcountry users should register and attend the Denali is a true wilderness and visitors need to be
visitor facilities, campgrounds and day use areas. briefing. prepared with appropriate clothing, food, first aid kit,
Visitors may also take tours of varying length deeper Ranger led Discovery Hikes are a great way to bear spray and awareness. Cell phone coverage ends
into the Park. Some tours require an overnight stay explore the heart of Denali. These adventures range three miles into the Park, so be prepared to self-rescue
while others are day trips with lunch provided. from moderate to strenuous. Plan on hiking for 3-5 in remote areas. Read the safety information in the park
Fishing is permitted in the Park without licenses. hours, and a return bus trip time of 2-8 hours. You newspaper. Grizzly bears and moose are dangerous.
Due to heavy glacial silt deposits however, the fishing may sign up 1-2 days in advance for Discovery Hikes Crossing glacial rivers is treacherous and the potential
isn’t considered as good as it is in other parts of Alaska. at the Visitors Center and purchase your ticket at the for hypothermia is always a factor in the sub arctic.
Sled dog demonstrations are held at the Park kennels same time. You can also sign up for a ranger led easy- Admission to the park is $10 per person if 16 and
daily during the summer. Dog sled excursions are to-moderate evening hike as they interpret anything older; annual passes are $40 and cover 4 adults. Pets
available when there is sufficient snow. from early park history to wild edible plants to animal are permitted only if they are leashed or physically
If you plan to climb Denali or Mt. Foraker, you are tracking. restrained. They are not permitted on the trails or in the
required to register and pay for a permit. Climbers Wildlife is prolific in the park. Birds migrate from as backcountry. For reservations for camping and shuttle
must check in at the Talkeetna Ranger Station for an far away as Asia, South America, Australia, Hawaii and transportation, call 800-622-7275.

EXPERIENCE...
-ZIPLINE TOURS
-ATV ADVENTURES
-JEEP EXCURSIONS
-DENALI FLIGHTS
-GLACIER LANDINGS
-DOG SLED TOURS
-RAFT TRIPS

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