So you want to visit Denali National Park & Preserve in 2023? You've come to the right place!
I sat down with Sharon Stiteler, Public Information Officer for the National Park Service at Denali National Park & Preserve, to discuss visiting this summer.
You'll learn things like:
★ The basics of visiting Denali National Park
★ Suggested itineraries for a half-day, one night, two nights, and 3+ nights in the Denali area
★ Tips on safely visiting, hiking, and wildlife encounters
Plus special information for 2023, including:
★ An update on the Pretty Rocks Landslide and the Denali Park Road closure
★ Suggestions on Denali hiking trails and some updates related to them
★ Campgrounds open this year, and the sled dog demonstrations schedule
Q&A begins at the 36:20 mark, and includes the following questions:
If you already have camp reservations for Denali, does that include the Park Pass?How do you make reservations to see a sled dog demonstration?Any recommendations for a zoom lens for the best wildlife photos?Do you have to re-pay admission each time you leave and enter the park?Since the East Fork Transit is a hop-on/hop-off bus, are there any recommendations for places to hop-off? Are there hikes at the turnaround area?What's the difference between Denali flightseeing from Talkeetna or from Healy?What experience do I (Valerie) have with the frontcountry trail hikes and backcountry hiking?Have other questions about visiting Denali? Here's what to do:
Head on over to my Alaska Travel Guide – I've got TONS of Denali articles to help you plan:Visit the official website for Denali National Park & Preserve:Email the team in Denali directly: [email protected] This episode was originally released as part of my 2023 Alaska Seminar Series; it's been edited to remove some content and clarify the episode, but I apologize for any weird cuts or irrelevant info from the original version.