Winterfest
Denali is far less visited in winter than summer, but one event that does draw a crowd is the annual Winterfest.
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Winterfest Details
Denali is far less visited in winter than summer, but one event that does draw a crowd is the annual Winterfest. Held in late February, Winterfest includes a number of adult and family friendly activities spread out over five days, from homebrew tastings and star gazing to ice sculpting, snowshoeing, dog sled races, campfires, cultural productions, and presentations by Denali's artists-in-residence. Admission is free. Most events are held in and around the Murie Science and Learning Center, the park's winter visitor center.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Winterfest
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Murie Science and Learning Center
The heart of Denali's education and outreach programs.
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Murie Science and Learning Center Trail
This short gravel trail connects the Murie Science and Learning Center with other trails.
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Mount Healy
The Mt. Healy ridgeline reaches heights of up to 6,000 feet.
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Horseshoe Lake Trail
This 3.2-mile trail runs from near the park entrance to Horseshoe Lake.
