Locations in Interior Alaska
Denali National Park | Interior Alaska
Denali, the “High One”, is the name the Koyukon Athabaskan people gave the massive peak that crowns the 600-mile-long Alaska Range. At 20,310 feet, Denali is the highest peak in North America and the number one visitor attraction in the State.
The mountain was named Mount McKinley by a prospector in 1897 in honor of soon to be President William McKinley. Congress officially confirmed the name in 1917, however, this peak’s name has remained controversial. In 1975 the Alaska Board of Geographic names officially changed the name of the mountain to “Denali.” Ever since it has petitioned for the federal government to do the same. Finally, in 2015 the U.S. Department of the interior officially changed the name from Mt. McKinley to Denali.
Mount McKinley National Park became Denali National Park and Preserve in 1980 and was tripled in size to six million acres, which is larger than New Hampshire.
Denali exemplifies interior Alaska’s character as one of the world’s last great frontiers for wilderness adventure and remains largely wild, unspoiled and beautiful. Denali is readily accessible by car or RV on the Parks Highway or on the Alaska Railroad from either Anchorage or Fairbanks. In summer a number of private bus and van services operate daily from Anchorage and Fairbanks.
You can tour the Denali Park Road by bus or attend the daily ranger-naturalist programs. You can go mountaineering (advanced registration required) or day hike. There is backcountry camping (permit required) year-round, and skiing and dog mushing in the winter.
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Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge offers modern accommodations on the banks of the Nenana River. Just one mile from the park entrance, it …
Denali RV Park & Motel
Denali RV Park and Motel Rooms with a double and single bed from $109 or a 4 bed family unit with kitchen …
McKinley Chalet Resort
The Resort features modern amenities, comfortable accommodations, inviting dining options and a selection of optional tours! The resort is located roughly two …
Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge south Denali in Denali State Park, this lodge features spectacular views of Denali and the Alaska Range. …
Denali Rainbow Village RV Park and Motel
Denali Rainbow Village Motel Suites and new motel rooms with Wi-fi & cable TV, some with kitchens. Adjacent to Boardwalk Mall with …
Denali Grizzly Bear Resort
Denali Grizzly Bear Resort and Campground on the south boundary of Denali National Park. Pioneer family owned and operated. Most rooms of …
Denali Cabins
Denali Cabins is the perfect base camp for all your Denali adventures. At mile 229, just eight miles south of the Denali …
Cabins at Denali
Cabins at Denali Overlooking the Nenana River, these cabins are perfect for anyone wanting more space than a traditional hotel room. Located …
