Denali National Park Facts

A quick run-down of Denali National Park facts will get you excited for this beautiful part of the world. This is Alaska’s most popular park, with upwards of a million people a year coming to see the wildlife and the mountains. Perhaps it’s also that Mount McKinley is situated inside the park, drawing tourists to the highest peak in North America. But don’t come to Denali just to see McKinley…its two peaks are not always visible because of the fog that often obscures the snowy tops. Just take a look at our summary of Denali National Park facts and discover why this world-reknowned park is top of the list for travelers around the world.

What you are guaranteed to see is awe-inspiring majestic ranges of gigantic mountains that you will remember for the rest of your life. And it’s a pretty safe bet you’ll get a glimpse of at least one of Denali’s 37 species of animal, 161 species of birds, and between 400 and 500 species of plants foudn within park borders. Yes, come for the biodiversity and the views…it doesn’t get any better than this. Denali National Park facts make it plain to see that this park is beyond beautiful and just about magical.

The Alaska Railroad runs daily between two major cities in Alaska: Anchorage and Fairbanks. Some cruise lines have an arrangement with the railroad, so that the private rail cars owned by cruise lines are towed into the park, carrying cruise passengers. The Alaska Railroad cars are more bare-bones and cheaper than those operated by the cruise lines.

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