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denali
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Denali National Park strives to honor the mountain and protect the untamed wilderness and her wildlife.
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The park’s star attraction is Denali, a 20,310 feet-high snow-covered mountain. Denali was formerly known as Mount McKinley.
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Only about 30% of park visitors see Denali. The mountain is so massive that it creates its own weather.
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Denali National Park spans more than six million acres.
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The park's visitation season is from May 20 through the third week in September.
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The park entrance fee is $15 per person, ages 16 and up. Children 15 and under are free.
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There is only one road in the park, Denali Park Road. It is closed most of the winter.
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From late May to early September, you may drive your vehicle to Savage River (Mile 15).
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The park offers two primary types of buses: – Tour bus – Transit bus
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The Savage River Shuttle is a transit bus and is free. Makes stops at: – Denali Bus Depot – Denali Visitor Center – Park Headquarters – Mountain Vista – Savage River Campground – Savage River Trailhead
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The East Fork tour bus will take you as far as Mile 43 and takes over four hours. The cost is $30 per person.
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The visitor center and other buildings are at Mile 1.5 on Denali Park Road.
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They serve Starbucks coffee drinks and quick service food items.
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Many visitors to Denali National Park hope to see the "Big Five" – Grizzly bears – Moose – Wolves – Dall Sheep – Caribou
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The possibility of finding more than one on this list makes Denali National Park special.
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For more information on the park, including hiking trails, click below.
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