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Open Hours and SeasonsThe main Denali Visitor Center is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily in the summer.
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Traffic and Travel TipsThe George Parks Highway, also known as Highway 3, links Alaska's two biggest communities, Fairbanks and Anchorage.
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Visiting in the SummerThe vast majority of Denali visitors come in the summer months (June-September).
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Visiting in the WinterDenali National Park is open year-round, and winter is a great time to visit.
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Driving DirectionsThe drive from Fairbanks to Denali will take 2-3 hours; from Anchorage, 4-5 hours.
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Roads and DrivingThere's only one way into Denali by car, and that's via the George Parks Highway.
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LodgingAll non-camping lodging within the park is located in the historic mining town of Kantishna.
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Emergency InformationIf an emergency occurs while you are visiting Denali, dial 911.
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OverviewTundra, rivers, glaciers, and North America's tallest peak all help comprise Denali National Park, the most-visited national park in Alaska.
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Dog SleddingTake a guided mushing trip or bring your own sled and dog team to explore Denali.
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BikingFor cyclists, the thrill is biking the entire, 92-mile length of the Denali Park Road.
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Flightseeing and Glacier LandingsSeveral local air charter companies conduct flightseeing tours of Denali.
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Whitewater Rafting and Float TripsVisitors to Denali National Park can enjoy a variety of adventures on the Nenana River.
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HuntingHunting is only allowed in the portion of the park known as the Denali National Preserve.
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GlaciersIn Denali, more than a million acres, or one-sixth of the park, are covered by glaciers.
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Skiing and SnowshoeingCross-country skiers and snowshoers can enjoy a network of trails around the park entrance area.
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WinterfestDenali is far less visited in winter than summer, but one event that does draw a crowd is the annual Winterfest.
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Outfitters and GuidesExpert guides and outfitters make your trip as safe, fun and rewarding as possible.
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AccessibilityAccessible facilities in Denali include all restrooms and film presentations.
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Wilderness Permit InformationFree wilderness permits are available at the Backcountry Information Center.
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SustainabilityWhat the park is doing to ensure that Denali is preserved for future generations, and how you can help.
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Park HistoryBritish explorer George Vancouver may have been the first European to lay eyes on Denali (Mt. McKinley).
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Alaska Geographic BookstoreAlaska Geographic, a non-profit educational organization, operates bookstores in several national parks in Alaska.
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MountaineeringClimbing Denali (Mt. McKinley), Mt. Foraker, or the park's other peaks is a thrilling challenge.
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FishingFishing isn't great at Denali, but there are a few places where you can cast a line.
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Wilderness Access CenterServes as Denali's primary transportation hub and has backcountry passes.
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Eielson Visitor CenterKnow for spectacular views of Denali (Mt. McKinley) from both inside and outside the building.
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Toklat River Contact StationThe Toklat River Contact Station boasts views of the famously braided river and Divide Mountain.
