Wildlife Up-Close

Home to Denali, North America’s tallest mountain, Denali National Park offers the best opportunity to view amazing wildlife. While visiting the park, keep an eye out for the big five: wolves, moose, bears, caribou and Dall sheep. A must-see destination to explore while visiting Alaska.

  • Points of Interest

    • Denali National Park & Preserve
    • Denali National Park Visitor Center
    • Denali Rail Depot
    • Horseshoe Lake
    • Murie Science & Learning Center
    • Nenana River
    • Wilderness Access Center

  • Activities

    • ATVing
    • Dog sledding
    • Fishing
    • Golfing
    • Hiking
    • Music of Denali dinner theater
    • Rafting
    • Wildlife viewing
    • Zipline

Photo Gallery

"The Great One", Denali, inside the park and the park road

Denali - the highest peak in North America - measures 20,310 feet.

A view from within Denali National Park

Denali National Park and Preserve covers over 6 million acres.

Grizzly bear in the foliage

Grizzly bears are often spotted during guided tours in Denali National Park.

Alaskan Malamute puppy with one lopped ear

Meet sled dog puppies on the Husky Homestead Tour - home of Iditarod Champion Jeff King.

Couple fly-fishing near Denali National Park

Soak up the beauty of Denali on a fly fishing expedition to Fish Creek.

Denali reflecting on a lake inside the park

The stunning sight of Denali is a must-see for Alaska travelers.

Performers singing on stage at Music of Denali Dinner Theater

Music of Denali Dinner Theater tells the story of the first explorers to summit "the Great One."

Destination Map

Featured Denali National Park Tours

Featured Excursion

Music of Denali

An Audio Description version of the video is available here. Kick back and laugh after a full day of sightseeing by joining in on this evening-long jaunt to a family-style roadhouse to see a sidesplitting musical comedy about the first men to reach the summit of…
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A trip to Alaska isn’t complete without visiting Denali National Park and Preserve. Within its 6 million acres, this park offers everything you need for the trip of a lifetime. Home to the tallest mountain in North America, Denali stands at 20,310 feet above sea level. Its name, derived from…
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Wildlife Viewing in Alaska’s National Parks

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Denali National Park and Preserve is iconic for good reason. Home to North America’s tallest peak, Denali, this six-million-acre park offers breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife and endless opportunities for adventure. It’s a bucket-list destination for any Alaska traveler. Staying in or near the park allows you to maximize your visit,…
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