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| With six million acres, Denali National Park & Preserve is larger than Massachusetts. Located in the heart of Alaska’s magnificent and rugged interior, the park is home to majestic Mt. McKinley, North America’s highest mountain. The Park also features glaciers, a sub-arctic ecosystem and an internationally designated biosphere preserve with moose, caribou, Dall sheep, grizzly bears and wolves. | 
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Denali National Park is open year-round, however; services such as hotels, restaurants and tours operate seasonally from mid-May through mid-September. Travelers relying on these services will need to visit during these times. The park road also is only operational during this period due to weather constraints. The Park Headquarters remain open year round. |
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| Travel Recommendations Located in the interior of the state, Denali National Park & Preserve offers a wide range of seasonality to choose from. From snow-capped mountains to lush green tundra or harvest red leaves, Denali experiences an array of seasons all within four months: | 
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| Mid-May and the beginning of June June and July August and early September |
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| Sun block, snow boots or both? Denali National Park is located roughly 300 miles south of the Arctic Circle. It has long periods of daylight during the summer and experiences long periods of darkness in the winter. Temperatures vary seasonally, from the mid to upper 60s in the summer months, to well below zero in the winter. | 
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| If traveling to Denali during the summer months, here are some suggested packing guidelines for enjoying the outdoors:
The most important thing to remember is to dress in layers. While the day might start off chilly, it can easily warm up within an hour. Dressing in layers will allow you to peel off a layer and store in your pack. Heavy winter coats and parkas are not recommended unless you plan on being in the backcountry. |
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| Our Partners Denali Alaska Photos, Alaskan Wildlife Photography, Denali Rafting Photos and Old Time Alaskan Adventure Photos at OLD SOURDOUGH STUDIO |
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| Explore these links to learn more about the Park: |
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