What to do and see in Denali National Park and Preserve, Denali National Park and Preserve: The Best Things to do Adventurous

August 3, 2021 Myesha Cogley

Denali National Park and Preserve is most famous for being the home of Mount McKinley, also called Denali, meaning "The Great One." At 20,320 feet, Mount McKinley is the highest peak in North America. The park, which is larger than the state of Massachusetts, has only one road, making it the perfect backcountry adventure. Try to spot The Big Five: moose, caribou, Dall sheep, wolves and grizzly bears.
Restaurants in Denali National Park and Preserve

1. Denali

Denali National Park and Preserve, AK +1 800-622-7275 http://www.nps.gov/dena/index.htm
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Denali

America's tallest peak, this 20,320-foot mountain is the most famous part of this national park.

Reviewed By KeithH911 - Boones Mill, United States

Nothing I can say about Denali will be worth the experience. Alaska was a ' bucket list' experience, and Denali was the crown jewel of the experience. Neither disappointed. Alaska was fantastic, Denali was amazing and awe inspiring, and I would do it again, sooner instead of later. Go, and prepare to be wowed by your experience.

2. Denali ATV Adventures

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Denali ATV Adventures

Denali's premier ATV tour company! 4 different guided tours in the Denali area. We use both 4-wheeler ATVs and 2-6 passenger side-by-side ATVs(tandem seating 4-wheelers not used due to safety concerns). Oldest customer to date: 105! We have car seats and booster seats for young children. All riding gear provided.

3. Kantishna Air Taxi

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Kantishna Air Taxi

Alaska's premier service for scenic flights and air charters, based in Kantishna - the heart of Denali National Park, and the home of Skyline Lodge.

4. Husky Homestead

Mile 238.7 Parks Hwy, Denali National Park and Preserve, AK 99755 +1 907-683-2904 [email protected] http://www.huskyhomestead.com/
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Husky Homestead

Enjoy a warm welcome and experience a true Alaskan lifestyle at Husky Homestead—home of Iditarod Champion, Jeff King. Husky Homestead is widely heralded as an authentic look into rural lifestyles based on 40+ years of Alaskan adventures: from freight hauling on Denali to crossing the finish line in Nome, Alaska with a champion Iditarod team. See puppies upon arrival and share an intimate view of the Alaskan Husky as the team explodes from the dog yard and witness their beauty in motion as they run on our treadmill before hitting the trail for a training run. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating a championship team and carving a life in Alaska's Interior. Hear compelling stories from the trail and see actual racing sleds, arctic survival gear and equipment used to traverse 1100 miles of Alaska's most rugged terrain. Dress in extra layers, wear comfortable shoes, bring bug repellent - and your camera! Our 2021 season will run from June 1 - August 31.

Reviewed By Carolinecoolcat - Charlotte, United States

There were many favorites with this excursion! Jeff was amazing....he comes alive during his presentation of his Iditarod racing experiences! He allowed us to handle the 12 week old puppies, he gave us a personal tour of his training grounds during the summer season which included a ride (with him) on the ATV with his racing dogs leading. The dogs were mesmerizing. The whole experience was unforgettable. I highly recommend visiting Husky Homestead!!!

5. Alaska Alpine Adventures - Day Hike

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Alaska Alpine Adventures -  Day Hike

Alaska Alpine Adventures provides exceptional guided hiking tours, kayaking, rafting trips, backpacking, skiing and snowshoeing adventures in Denali, Lake Clark, Katmai, Wrangell-St.Elias, Kenai Fjords, Gates of the Arctic National Parks, and beyond. Our Denali trips range from day-hikes to all-inclusive, multi-day hiking and backpacking adventures into the heart of the national park. When it comes to Alaska hiking - we're the experts! We have been the leader in small-group wilderness adventures since 1998, and have been recognized by National Geographic as one of "Best Adventure Travel Companies On Earth".

6. Denali Raft Adventures

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Denali Raft Adventures

Raft trips at at the entrance of Denali National Park, Alaska from two hour to all day whitewater & mild water raft trips. Denali Raft Adventures, Inc. is the original raft company on the Nenana River, locally family owned & operated since 1974. At Mile 238.6 Parks Highway in the Denali Rainbow RV Park & boardwalk behind the Thai & Chinese Food to Go. We provide transportation to and from the river and local lodging, knowledgeable guides, 18 ft rafts, Gore-Tex dry suits for the utmost in comfort, neoprene boots, and a Coast Guard approved life jacket. Try it for Fun! Raft with us on the Nenana River and make a memory that will last for a lifetime.

7. Denali Backcountry Guides

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Denali Backcountry Guides

Since 1997 Denali Backcountry Guides offers Walking tours, guided interpretive hikes, pack rafting trips, fly-in wilderness trips, and Heli Hiking at Denali National Park. Custom trips available. Our experienced naturalist can help you to explore this wilderness at any level.

8. Denali Air

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Denali Air

Denali Air is the original flightseeing company in Denali and offer the best odds of seeing The Mountain "face to face." Passengers on our flights see more of Denali, more often than anyone else. We are family-owned and operated and fly from a private airstrip 8 miles south of the road entrance into Denali National Park. Our highly experienced pilots possess the skills and knowledge to take advantage of our unique airstrip location as we have the ability to access either the north or south side of the Alaska Range. We fly almost entirely within the National Park, allowing for a comprehensive tour of this unique and stunning landscape. Our premier flight, the Denali Peak Experience, covers 200 miles of wild and rugged scenery from green tundra to tumbling icefalls and gets within a 1/2 mile of Denali itself. We offer comfort and twin-engine safety in our Piper Navajos (all seats are window seats) and fly 7 times a day from mid-May through mid-September. Come fly with us!

9. Fly Denali

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Fly Denali

Fly Denali offers one of the world's most unique and breathtaking experiences - a landing on one of Denali's glaciers! (formerly Mt. McKinley) The flight features nearly two hours of air time over Denali National Park and approximately thirty minutes on the glacier. You'll see all Denali National Park has to offer: taiga forest, alpine tundra, deep gorges, countless mountain peaks and glacial features. This is truly a once in a life time adventure! Our De Havilland Turbine Beaver airplanes have window seats and interactive headsets for all. Fly Denali provides complimentary shuttle service within the Denali National Park area. Fly Denali operates from the Healy River State Airport from May 10th to September 15th and is available year-round for charters or contract work. Fly Denali is a authorized Denali National Park Concessionaire. Safety is our primary concern!

10. Denali Tundra Tours

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Denali Tundra Tours

Experience the real Alaska with Denali Tundra Tours! Denali Tundra Tours offers both ATV and non-ATV tours, both rated as some of the best tours for sightseeing in the Denali area! Denali Tundra Tours' Alaskan Argo ATV Adventure features the amphibious Argo- locally know as the ATV of Alaska. Look out over the perfect Alaska tourist attraction: Eight Mile Lake, a tundra jewel surrounded by wildflowers. Scan the valley using provided tripod-mounted spotting scopes. Get to know the light-footed mobility of our 2- seated Argo Frontier-580 amphibious ATVs or the comfort and easy handling of a 4-seated Kawasaki Teryx. Enjoy the view from the exclusive comfort of our Pavilion and Viewing Gallery on the wilderness ridge that we call Flat Top. The spotting scopes reveal nearby giant Glacial Erratics. Often times there is wildlife to be seen along the way: caribou, moose, bear, wolf, or ptarmigan. On a clear day, you will be able to view Denali itself. Let Denali Tundra Tours take you there. We host four guided tours daily along the historic Stampede Trail which is surrounded by Denali National Park on three sides. Custom Tours can be arranged. Weather is NOT an issue on the Stampede Wilderness ATV Adventure as the machines are covered and float through any water we encounter. We'll keep you warm and dry while you explore the Alaska taiga and tundra. The Alaskan Tundra Picnic Tour last 3.5 hours and is a van-based tour (non-ATV) and the only historical tour directly north of Denali National Park! On this tour you will visit the historic community of Healy Alaska, nearer to the Denali National Park entrance than any other year-round community. Along the way you will learn local secrets and visit points of interest with plenty of opportunities to get out and take pictures. We’ll pay a visit to Rose’s Cafe to pick up our pie and optional picnic meal before setting out the Stampede Road to see Denali and enjoy the sights at Denali Tundra Tours’ exclusive wilderness pavilion. The site overlooks Eight Mile Lake and Eight Mile Cabin, the only other man-made structures visible within the thousand square mile vista that unfolds from this ridge top perch. Learn about life in a rugged mountain town while scouting for wildlife; relax by our stone fire pit while your knowledgable Alaskan tour guide entertains you with stories and local legends.

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