Denali National Park is an extremely popular destination in Alaska, and you probably hear a lot about all the activities to do, and all the places to stay; but you might not hear so much about places to eat! There are some great authentic Alaskan Restaurants in Denali National Park, with wonderful and unique live entertainment. Finding great restaurants and good food is half the fun of any vacation, so here is a heads-up on some great restaurants and eateries in Denali. Continue reading
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Dog Sledding in Denali National Park
Iconic images of mushers, dog sledding amidst bitter cold on the white snowy landscape, are equally vivid and exciting. During the Iditarod Race, that covers over a thousand miles, many visitors come to Alaska towards the beginning of March, braving Alaskan winter, to experience and soak in the excitement of the race and dog sledding adventures. Continue reading
Experience Kantishna – Jewel of Denali National Park
Kantishna is located in one of the top tourist destinations in Alaska, and probably in all of America, Denali National Park. Often referred to as a town at “The End of the Road” or at “The Heart of Denali National Park”, Kantishna lies at the end of the 92-mile restricted Denali Park Road. At the turn of the 20th century, The Alaska Gold Rush brought thousands of prospectors to the Kantishna Hills. It was in these Continue reading
Getting Around in Denali National Park
Denali Park Map
Denali National Park is one of the most visited travel destinations in Alaska. If you are traveling to the park by your own car, then getting around from your hotel to restaurants or shops or tour starting points is easy-breezy. If you decide to travel to the park by motor coach or train, then you would have to be aware of few logistics.
Let us be clear, you can still get around in Denali National Park without your own vehicle.
Ten Things To See And Do When Visiting Denali National Park
Many People visit Denali National Park and mostly spend their entire time in and around their hotel, near the Park Entrance. There is so much to do and see, in Denali National Park, even if you are just staying near the Entrance. The first thing you have to consider is of course, how you are going to get to the park. Coming from Anchorage, you have a few choices. One choice is to take advantage of the convenient and comfortable Anchorage Denali Express Motorcoach, traveling straight from Anchorage to Denali. Another choice is to travel on the Alaska Railroad, which takes a bit longer, but is a beautiful trip. The last, and more extravagant option, is to charter a private plane from Anchorage, to the Park entrance. Continue reading
