Tag Archives: Alaska Wildlife

Denali Backcountry Adventure Overview

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There seems to be some common misconceptions about the Denali Backcountry Adventure. We’d like to lay those to rest, and give a complete overview of the adventure.  First of all, some background on the route:

The Denali Park Road begins about 240 miles north of anchorage, and 120 miles south of Fairbanks, on the George Parks Highway.  The Park Road is 92 miles long, and for the most part, unpaved and fairly narrow.  It is a truly beautiful route, in an environment yet unspoiled by excessive development. Continue reading →

Why I Love Alaska

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I was born in Alaska, and I’ve lived here all my life, so I’ve had enough time to experience Alaska’s ups and downs.  There are lots of reasons to love Alaska.  I love the peace of Alaska, and I just can’t imagine living in a big city.  I love having woods, and trails all around me, and just being able to disappear into them. I love being surrounded by mountains; as if protected by great walls, in a world apart Continue reading →

Alaska Independent Tours VS Escorted Tours

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Alaska Denali Tours mostly offers self-guided independent tours.  You can completely customize your activities, lodging, and transportation to fit the Alaska experience you are looking for.  However, if you are the kind of traveler who likes to be with a guided group, Alaska escorted tours might be a better choice.  To help you decide, here is a list of the benefits of both styles of touring in Alaska. Continue reading →

Alaska Vacation Ideas Part 3

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Wilderness Lodges:

There are various wilderness lodges in Alaska but for a beautiful location, a great adventure, comfortable modern lodging, and friendly service, our Denali Backcountry Lodge has no equal.  Our remote lodge lies at the very end of the restricted 92 mile Denali National Park Road, nestled in a snug valley carved by Moose Creek as it winds to the Yukon.  Offering various activities like Continue reading →

Alaska Vacation Ideas Part 2

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Wildlife Viewing:

Alaska truly has a diverse range of wildlife including bears, moose, foxes, wolves, caribou, eagles and really too many to mention.  To have a good chance at getting a glimpse, you need to go off the beaten path a bit, and visit a more remote location.  A great place to see wildlife is inside the famed Denali National Park. Continue reading →