National Park · Alaska

Denali National Park

North America’s highest peak & subarctic wilderness

StateAlaska
Best seasonJune–August
Don’t missThe mountain on a clear day
TerrainTundra, taiga & glaciated peaks

Denali surrounds the tallest mountain on the continent with six million acres of tundra and wildlife — grizzlies, caribou, wolves — served by a single ribbon of road. The short summer is the only real season.

What to see

  • Park Road bus tour
  • Savage River
  • Wonder Lake views
  • Sled-dog kennels
  • Wildlife (the "big five")

Check the park’s official site for current entrance fees, timed-entry or permits, road and seasonal closures before you go.