Denali National Park

Denali National Park is a vast and stunning wilderness that's home to the highest peak in North America, Mount Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley), towering at 20,310 feet. The park covers over 6 million acres of untamed land in Alaska, offering some of the most spectacular landscapes in the United States.

The park was established in 1917 and has since become a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts. Visitors often spot the 'Big Five' - grizzly bears, wolves, moose, caribou, and Dall sheep - roaming freely in their natural habitat. The ecosystem here remains largely intact, making it one of the best places to witness truly wild nature.

Denali has a fascinating cultural history too. Indigenous peoples, including the Koyukon Athabascans, have deep connections to this land, having lived in harmony with it for thousands of years. The name 'Denali' itself comes from the Koyukon language, meaning 'the high one' or 'the great one'.

The park experiences extreme seasonal changes, from the midnight sun of summer to the northern lights dancing across winter skies. This dramatic shift creates entirely different experiences depending on when you visit. The single 92-mile road that cuts through the park offers changing views of tundra, boreal forest, and alpine environments that will leave any visitor in awe of nature's grandeur.