The largest US state is considered one of the main tourist centers in America. For foreigners, Alaska seems to be an untouched massif, where winter is rightfully in charge. Travelers from different parts of the world come here for adventure and communication with unspoiled nature, the beauty of which leaves an indelible impression.
History of the park
Denali National Park occupying an area of 25 thousand km 2 is located in the center of Alaska. It is America's most popular and visited nature reserve, where visitors can explore its unique fauna in the wild. More than 12 thousand years ago, ancient settlements of people lived here, and the finds of archaeologists confirm this. And at the beginning of the 20th century, when the first gold miners appeared on the "land of the midnight sun", on the territory modern park inhabited by five groups of northern tribes.
The famous naturalist C. Sheldon, once in Alaska, admired the amazing views of the surrounding nature. A naturalist who has traveled around the area that adjoins Mount McKinley spent nine years trying to push the idea of creating a nature reserve in the American Congress. He said that wildlife needs to be protected, and if no measures are taken, the animals will become the prey of hunters, and the unique flora will disappear forever.
His efforts were not in vain, and in 1917 Denali National Park was founded, originally named after McKinley Peak. Only 63 years later did the authorities combine two protected areas (the park and the highest mountain in the United States) into a single complex with nice name, which translates as "great" from the language of the Athabaskan tribe.
In 1939, biologist A. Mary, who studied the behavior of wolves in the wild, told the world about the importance of these animals for the natural ecosystem. Thanks to his report, the extermination of predators in Denali was banned.
Developed infrastructure
In the 50s of the last century, the management of the biosphere reserve took care of the problem of providing quality service to guests. Has been expanded the main road, comfortable hotels and tourist centers appeared. True, many scientists took hostility to the desire to make Denali National Park open to visitors, and the main critic was Adolph Mary, who considered it inexpedient to develop tourist destination in a nature conservation area.
Wilderness area
At Denali Biosphere Reserve National park and Preserve, which includes part of the Alaska Ridge, including the Calhiltna Glacier, and high mountain McKinley, a park area of 19 thousand km 2 is available to visitors. More than 650 species of plants and trees, 167 species of birds and 39 species of mammals have become the pride of the best nature reserve on the planet.
National park"Denali", whose photos convey the greatness of the wild, will delight you with the extraordinary landscapes found at every step.
Attractions of the park
- Horseshoe Lake, scenic panorama which amazes all guests against the backdrop of the mountainous terrain.
- Tanana River. It was on it that the main events of the "gold rush" unfolded at the beginning of the 20th century. The climate in the ice-covered river valley from May to October is extremely harsh but restrained natural beauty attracts millions of tourists.
- Observation Decks Reflection Pond, Primrose Ridge, Sable Pass. They offer fantastically beautiful views that will not leave anyone indifferent, and the photographs obtained will demonstrate the enchanting landscapes of Alaska. True, as tourists say, not a single photo is able to convey the fullness of the sensations from what they saw in the reserve.
- Lakes of glacial origin Chilchukabena and Wonder, whose clear water and unique atmosphere of unity with nature cannot be forgotten.
How to get around Denali
There is only one dirt road passing through an untouched natural corner. You can get to the Denali National Park only along it, and the rest of the huge section of the reserve is completely closed to motorists. The road that leads through scenic valleys to the majestic Mount McKinley is 92 miles (148 kilometers), and sightseeing buses are available to navigate the park. Here you can rent on wheels, and stay overnight, pitching a tent.
For tourists who come to the reserve for one day, no special permission is required, but those who wish to spend several days in the park need to get a special pass and register with the police. The thing is that Denali National Park in Alaska is divided into several zones, and the number of people who can stay overnight is strictly limited.
Features of excursions in the reserve
In addition, shuttle buses pass along the road, plying through the park and carrying passengers on schedule. As noted, the cheapest option is to travel through the giant nature reserve, getting acquainted with the local flora and wild fauna. You can go out at any time, enjoy the wonderful nature and once again go on an exciting adventure through the tundra and taiga.
Route sightseeing buses no different from the rest: the drivers stop at the same points as the shuttles, so that the guests get to know the animal world better. This option is more expensive, vehicle assigned to a certain group, which is guaranteed a hearty lunch after a long walk in the fresh air.
Several routes for tourists
For tourists, it will be useful to know that you can take tickets for different distances and excursions. The shortest is 90 minutes long and leads to Horseshoe Lake through spruce forests. During this time, guests will get to know the main inhabitants of the park and enjoy the wonderful landscapes of Horseshoe Lake.
Taiga route with a final stop at observation deck Mount Healy is for worshipers extreme tourism, which are attracted to the Denali National Park. Visitors' reviews are full of a variety of emotions, but all guests are inclined to agree that a four-hour journey is not only difficult, but also an enjoyable adventure, and many want to repeat it.
The longest ride on a single road is 12 hours and ends at the end point of Kantishna, so visitors have the choice of traveling through the park for half a day or spending a few hours there. Visitors to Alaska talk about unity with virgin nature and the incredible freedom they felt in the reserve.
Entertainment for every taste
Tourists who have visited Denali National Park admit that they received excellent service. They are invited to climb and go down the snow-covered mountain on a snowboard or ski, walk through the park and observe wild animals in natural conditions, take an unusual dog sledding excursion and go with the whole family to the Murie Research Center.
Mount Denali (the second name is McKinley) is located in the United States of America, in Alaska. The summit is located on the territory of Denali National Park. From 1896 to 28 August 2015, it was named McKinley, in honor of the 25th President of the United States. At the beginning of the 19th century, the peak was called Big mountain, She was highest point Russian Empire... In 1867, Alaska was sold to the United States along with the Great Mountain, which was renamed Denali, which means "great" in Athabaskan language. Distance from Mount Denali to the nearest city of Anchorage ( The largest city Alaska) 210 kilometers, to Fairbanks - 275 kilometers. 
As for the first conqueror of Denali, there is a lot of controversy. In 1906, Drederick Cook announced that he had climbed the summit of Denali together with his partner and guide Edward Burril, but this information is contradictory. Many argue that Cook's photographs are unreliable, and prove that Cook was not at the top. But there are also many climbers who believe and prove the opposite. The second ascent of Denali was made in 1913 under the direction of Hudson Stack. In general, the statistics are such that by the beginning of this century, only 58% of climbers reached the summit.
How to get there
The nearest airport is in Anchorage. From him to national park ride for about 4 hours. A 150-kilometer road runs through the park, but you can only go 15 kilometers into the park by car. You can move around the park on special internal buses, there are sightseeing buses, shuttles, and camper buses. No special pass is required to visit the park during the day. To stay in the park overnight, you need to register and obtain a permit. The number of tourists staying overnight in certain areas of the park is limited.
Denali National Park was founded in 1917, is located in the heart of Alaska and covers an area of 25 thousand square kilometers. The main attraction of the park is Mount McKinley, located on its territory and included in the Alaskan Ridge system. Its snowy peak is visible from many points of the national park. The Athabascans called this peak Denali (which translated from their language means "great"), later the mountain was renamed in honor of President McKinley, and only in 2015 it was returned to its historical name. However, almost all local residents have always called and call her only by her old name.
The national park has a combination of subarctic and continental climates, and the nature is very similar to the Siberian and Far Eastern ones. However, there is an explanation for this - at the beginning of the Quaternary period, North America was repeatedly connected with Asia, and instead of the Bering Strait there was an isthmus, thanks to which there was an exchange of plant and animal species. The southern and northern slopes of the Alaska Range are covered with coniferous forests. Deciduous trees are also found - birch, poplar, alder. Heather, sedges, grasses, as well as mosses and lichens grow in open spaces. There are 39 species of mammals in the park. Denali is well known for its large grizzly and black bear population. Elk are widespread (some of which reach 500 kg in the park), as well as caribou, rams, wolves, squirrels, foxes and beavers. The only representative of amphibians in Alaska is a tree frog about 6 cm long inhabiting Denali; her liver produces glucose, which prevents freezing of body cells at low temperatures; during the winter the frog does not breathe and its heart does not beat, but in the spring it comes to life. Denali National Park is renowned throughout the world for its wildlife watching, and visitors can look forward to meeting all sorts of its inhabitants; more than a million tourists visit the park every year. In summer, the tundra of the park is covered with a carpet of flowers, and in September it glows with the golden, red and orange colors of autumn.
1. Have tourist center Denali National Park, one of the top attractions in Alaska.
2. There is only one road leading into the depths of the park, passing through the open tundra, swampy lowlands and through mountain passes and ending at Lake Vander. It is along this road that we will now set off.
3. The first long stop - at the old house of the caretakers, where the staff of the reserve lived from 1917 until the beginning of the 50s. Now it is one of memorable places national park, which is visited by many tourists.
4. The interiors of the gatehouse are quite ascetic, but at the same time they are not devoid of some provincial comfort.
6. Shutter nails are a reliable and proven remedy for overly curious bears.
8. Our guide is a 29-year-old park ranger, Drew Togeler, who at the same time resembles Karabas-Barabas and the Beatles musicians of a certain period. Drew hails from hot Florida, but has been here in Alaska for over 5 years. He is very fond of nature, Alaska, this reserve and is proud to work here. According to him, it will not be surprising if after 25 years, having arrived in Denali Park, you, just like now, meet him working as a guide. tourist bus... Drew, by the way, is one of the very few reserve staff who climbed McKinley.
9. Another employee of the national park.
10. We continue the route along the road of the national park - a caribou deer was seen resting in the valley of a small river.
11. A modern representative of the Athabaskans (one of the indigenous peoples of Alaska) in a national costume.
12. Recreation area in the valley of one of the many streams running down the mountains.
13. Another caribou deer.
14. The magnificent nature of Alaska!
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One of the attractions of Anchorage is Kinkade Park, opened in 1968 and covering an area of about six square kilometers. It is dominated by woodland, consisting of birch, poplar and spruce. The park is inhabited by arctic and subarctic animals; comfortable conditions for their habitation and reproduction.
There are four areas open next to the wilderness for amateurs active rest... During the snowless months, jogging and cycling paths are open in the park, several tourist routes and motorcycle trails, there are also three courses for golf lovers.
In winter, you can go skiing, snowshoeing, sleigh rides or biathlon.
Kincaid Park is home to the scenic Campbell Lake, where visitors can enjoy boating while admiring the natural beauty of the surrounding area, or go fishing.
In 2007, two soccer fields were completed in the park, and a gym and a swimming pool were opened. In addition, there is a recreation area for children, where experienced instructors introduce them to sports.
Kinkade Park is very popular with local residents and guests of Anchorage, it is perfect for families.
Wrangel and St. Elijah National Park and Preserve
Wrangell-St. Elias (Wrangel and St Elias) National Park, located in southeastern Alaska, is included in the list of sites cultural heritage UNESCO and is a unique natural monument. It is the largest national park in the United States by area.
The main value of the park is the majestic millennial glaciers and ice fields, which occupy almost one-fourth of the park's area and freeze to a depth of more than 900 m. In summer, due to the fact that the glaciers begin to melt, water flows into the rivers. The area of the largest glacier, Nabesna, is about 819 sq. km.
Another amazing attraction is the Wrangel Mountains. It is an alpine volcanic massif, which is almost 150 km long, consisting of active volcano Wrangel and two extinct volcanoes... It is here that Mount St. Elijah is located with a height of more than 5 thousand meters - the second peak after Mount McKinley.
As for recreation, the Wrangel and St. Ilya Park is just perfect for making hiking and hiking, as well as small air taxi flights. With a license from the State of Alaska and strict adherence to state law, the park can be used for fishing and hunting. If you prefer hunting, then professional hunter-guides will help you.
Chugach State Park
In the foothills of Anchorage is the third largest state park in the United States, Chugach, opened in 1970. Covering 2005 square kilometers of wildlife, it provides endless recreational opportunities and is an invaluable resource for Anchorage residents and visitors. Along the stretching for several kilometers mountain range Chugach there are several mountain peaks over three thousand meters high.
The park contains many lakes with crystal clean water... In the rocky terrain, on the slopes of the roaring glacial rivers, wonderful wildflowers make their way. More than 45 species of arctic and subarctic animals live here. Scientists are conducting a large scientific work on the study and preservation of rare and endangered species of flora and fauna.
Here visitors are offered sites for camping, hiking, mountaineering, as well as boating along the shores of Lake Eklutna, cycling, horse riding, fishing, hunting and snowmobiling and snowshoeing. There are about 16 thousand trails and routes here, which provide almost 20 kilometers of bypassing the park.
Chugach State Park is unique place, picturesque nature which will not leave anyone indifferent.
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park was founded in 1976 to commemorate the late 20th century gold rush, during which thousands of people sold their farms and traveled north in hopes of finding gold. The area of the park is about six thousand hectares, most of it is located in the city of Skagway. Alaska's history and scenic beauty are uniquely combined here. About 900 thousand people visit the park annually.
The five museums of the park have collected detailed information about gold mining in a harsh climate, their collections contain more than 500 thousand exhibits. Guided tours historical sites Skagway includes over a hundred scenic mountain tours that make visitors feel like gold miners. The most popular of these are Dyea townsite and Chilkoot Trail, which offer fun adventures for the whole family.
You can also go fishing, rafting and mountain climbing here. Historical park The Klondike Gold Rush is a unique Alaskan attraction and is very popular with tourists.
Denali National Park
Denali National Park is perhaps the main attraction in Alaska. The area of this huge biosphere reserve is about 25 thousand square kilometers. Here, in the territory of the national park, is the highest mountain peak in America - Mount McKinley. The Athabasca Indians called her "Denali", which translates as "Great". As scientists later found out, the definition of the Indians turned out to be surprisingly accurate, because if you count the height of the mountain from the base located deep under the water to the very top, it exceeds the size of Everest.
For the first time, the mountain was explored and described by a Russian expedition led by Lavrenty Alekseevich Zagoskin, and until 1867 Mount Denali was the highest mountain peak Russian Empire. But in 1867, Alaska was sold to the United States, and the mountain was later renamed in honor of William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States.
While visiting Denali National Park, you can get acquainted with the life of the indigenous population North America as well as enjoy the magnificent natural landscapes. Picturesque rivers flow through the territory, there are lakes of glacial origin, and the tundra stretches for tens of miles. Animal and vegetable world represents a rare combination of North American and Asian species... Thousands of nature lovers come here every year.
Kenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park has existed since 1980 and was created in order to protect the Arctic territories from the negative human influence. total area the park is 2,833 square kilometers, of which about 60 percent is covered with snow and ice. The main natural attractions in the park are three - the Vanishing Glacier, Harding Icefield and the coast.
Lovers of relaxation on wildlife can see here mountain gorges, glaciers, avalanches, sea bays and icebergs. The inhabitants of the park are polar bears, seals, walruses, whales, the coastal zone is rich in exotic marine life. From the town of Seward, "glacial cruises" are organized - a 6-hour journey along the Kenai Fjord, where you can see with your own eyes how huge ice blocks break off from icebergs and fall into the sea.
While visiting Kenai Fjords Park, tourists can visit the Alaska National Marine Sanctuary - one of the most famous in the United States. This gigantic reserve covers 1.8 million hectares and covers most of the islands of the Aleutian ridge.
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