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