Me and my family went on the train there and took a bus tour. It was very long, almost 9 hours, but it was so worth it. We saw grizzlies, antelope, moose, and so much more. Once we got to this big group of cabins we panned for gold and took a flight back in a small Cessna over the glaciers and everything. We were in Alaska for a week and a half and went on a boat tour where we saw orcas and many whales. Such a great place.
Alaska is sooo beautiful! I'm so glad you saw lots of wildlife and I really Denali did it right by having buses instead of letting people drive in. Can you imagine lots of cars on that gravel road with cliffs? On our trip last year, we did Glacier Bay (on a cruise), Keani Fjords (boat tour), Denali (bus tour), and Wrangle-St. Elias (walking tour on the glacier). What a fantastic trip. The Cessna flight you did must have been really beautiful. Alaska was so beautiful we are going back this year! We will do the small plane thing and visit Katmai and Lake Clark this year. We had to get reservations for Katmai (Brooks Falls) hotel January of 2018. It's on a lottery system. Check out the video for each of the parks on this channel!
@@danamaguire4285 , I have lived here in Alaska the past 39 years. Your point is what? Never try to tell a longtime Alaskan how it is up here.😉Make sense???😳😂🤣
Great video. You have talked about just the right points that anyone should know before coming to Denali. Succinct and informative. Thanks for sharing.
Love how you elaborate things to do while in Denali. Just came back from Alaska in a 10 day trip and definitely will go back again in May to explore more and more things. Alaska is a paradise on Earth.
We love Alaska too! We'll go back when we feel comfortable traveling by air again. Got to hit the last two national parks in Alaska! Gates of the Arctic and Kubulk Valley
At about the 6:00 mark, the little squirrel was an arctic ground squirrel, and the brown and white bird was a ptarmigan (TAR-mih-gun), which change from brown in the summer to pure white in the winter. You kind of explained it, but for those who didn't catch it, the dogs in winter look like the dogs in the Iditarod, in that they pull dogsleds. In Alaska, the mosquito is (only half) jokingly called the Alaska State Bird. Another point related to the National Park people--due to the difficulty and expense getting there, you won't find people whose sole goal is to come, take an iconic picture and leave. The average stay at our national parks is a measly few hours. I have to echo the others below--beautifully done video. Thanks.
Great points. Alaska parks are difficult to get to and expensive. They are all so beautiful, larger than life. They really invite you in and stay a while and truly "commune" with nature. The lack of internet is actually a blessing in most cases.
Great video with very useful tips. Four years ago, I visited Denali NP end of May and I didn't know all these things, but now! 😊 (It was the very first time, I was in the USA.) I lost my heart in this paradise on earth, in Alaska and I dream every day from returning and to spend my twilight time there. Greetings from Germany, Attila
This was great information. Just what we needed. Thank you!! As National Park people, just starting a more concerted effort to visit as many National Parks as we can, we appreciate your generosity. We are planning to camp in Denali this coming summer. So, we will follow your adventures. I have subscribed.
Hope you see the top of Denali when you go! I actually saw the top this month when went to Lake Clark National Park, and on the flight back to Anchorage, this massive mountain came into view and that was Delani! Of course, I don't know if seeing it from the air, above the cloud, counts.
Good Tips! ! Plan ahead. Dress in layers, bring a jacket. Mosquitoes ( No joke, we called them Moose-quitoes when I lived in Alaska). The shuttle bus stops at bathrooms which are maintained nicely.
This video is amazing, I learned a great deal, thank you for making it. The only non-positive thing is the music, it so distracting, takes away from the stunning picture and it is louder than the voice, but inspite of that I loved the content!
Hi, Thanks for the great comment. I realized the music was too loud so I created another version with softer music. For a version of this video with lower music, visit: th-cam.com/video/a810fullFVY/w-d-xo.html Sorry about that.
@@JourneytoAllNationalParks Your video was so comprehensive, super useful tips, thank you! I meant the comment as an objective criticism, but really loved the video.
Wonderful to hear you are going in April! Hopefully, it's warm enough and you will have very few people. The tour is not open in April, I don't think, so double check. Leave a comment here on how it went and what you enjoyed the most. Hope you see the summit of the mountain!
You are welcome. Make sure you know the bus schedule and how far it goes. It changes right around the end of May. Let me know how your trip went! Enjoy!
We are ahead Denali in 3 weeks! Thank you so much for highlight these topics! Despite most of them I was already aware it is good to know i did a good job during the planing of this tryp being a south european girl! Can't wait for this such an experience!!🌈
Hi!! Sadly our flight with Lufthansa from Germany to US was cancelled few days before we had to leave :( It was such a pity bc all our reservations were ongoing, including the bus in Denali and the lodge there! Unfortunately there was not way to get into the U.S. We have moved this trip to next summer, thinking to start it in the middle of August to be in Fairbanks by end of Aug and, if we are lucky, get to see some northern lights :) Fortunately I could move within Spain and visited Canary Islands. Oh well, what an year! How was your summer?
August is not bad, but Alaska weather is changeable very quickly so dress in layers. There are RV camp grounds nearby. See www.alaska.org/destination/denali-national-park/rv-parks-and-campgrounds Due to wildlife, bringing pets to the park is not a good idea. You may need to leave your pet in the RV.
Wonderful to hear you are going in June! Hopefully, you will have very little crowd because the cruise ships are not running. Leave a comment here on how it went and what you enjoyed the most. Hope you see the summit of the mountain!
@@JourneytoAllNationalParks yes, thanks for asking!🙂 I'm going on the 12th. Unfortunately, this is before the buses are available and the permits to Teklanika are sold out. But I'm sure I will have a good time either way!
Book ahead - accommodations are limited and alternatives are far away. However, with the main park road that's currently closed past mile 43 (in the summer), I don't know what the demand is for the park presently. We booked 6 months ahead, but that was a few years ago.
I'm an avid globetrotter and the trip I made with my family, first visiting Iceland and then Alaska, was the best this far. We rode on the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage up to Denali. That trip is the best ride I have made! Don't miss out on that. We took the guide bus tour into Denali and had the best guide/driver you can ask for. This is a very fond memory. Yeah, and don't miss out on visiting Prospectors Pizzeria and Alehouse!
@@petrushkim8061 They have different charms. If you are not into wildlife as much as our nutty family is, I would say that Iceland should be more appreciated by most "normal" people. The views on Iceland is absolutely eye watering! (Literally at Gullfoss when you walk down to it...) However, Alaska's mountains are magnificent, and as I have mentioned is the wildlife spectacular! We saw close to 10 bears, moose, caribou, dall sheep and golden eagle, to name some. And then, as I mentioned above, the train ride in Alaska was the best trip that I have made! Safe travel!
Here is the info on dogs in Denali and nearby boarding options: www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/pets.htm#:~:text=Pets%20are%20welcome%20in%20Denali,clean%20up%20your%20pet's%20poop.
Great video. We just came back from visiting Denali mid August. We were surprised to see many mushroom species on the trails. I suggest buying a mushroom of Alaska book at the visitor center. We did not see any wild flowers so will need to plan another trip for earlier in the season.
Thank you so much for the video! I plan to go Denali early Sep with a few people who love photography. We are looking to spend some time on trails there. Could you please recommend a couple of trails in the park that have unique Alaska views (big sky, mountains, rivers/lakes, trees, etc.)? I saw some of the shots in your video are really beautiful! Thanks a lot!!
Denali actually does not have a lot of trails, especially given the park size. They do allow and encourage off-trail hiking for people who are skilled and prepared. While there are a few trails near the visitor center, they were just average. The Savage River Trail is the one we hiked and it was excellent and where many of the pictures from the video was taken. There are also trails at Wonder Lake and Eielson but they are deep into the park and you need to take a shuttle bus. We took the tour bus so there was no time for us to hike there but if you want to hike there, you need to plan so the shuttle bus is still running by the time you finish. As of 2022, due to a landslide, the buses only go to mile 43, which means Wonder Lake and Eielson are not accessible. It's slated to be closed through summer of 2023.
I hope so too, but double check. 2021 may be a good year if you can get there since there won't be as crowded but do check ahead since some things may be closed.
McKinley Park, AK is a nearby town but a bit further up highway 3 is a cluster of hotels and restaurants just north of the Denali entrance where you will find the accommodations. There are campsites and I think a lodge deep into the park. See www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/lodging.htm
Hi, i don't hike only like to see nature, want to see Anchorage, Seward, Talkeetna and Denali. Can i stay in Anchorage and come back everyday on bus and we have to do reservation in advance or not. Thanks
It's 4+ hours from Anchorage to McKinley Park (gateway town to Denali). If you try to do this in one day, you will not do Denali justice. The bus tour inside the park will take at least 4 hours. Look into booking a tour. They will book the hotel. Going to Talkeetna and Denali by train may be a good option. You can go from Anchorage to Seward by bus or train but you need to reserve time to go on the boat tour at Kenai Fjord National Park which is an all day tour. Anchorage to Seward is 2.5 hours and probably possible in one day with the boat tour. For example, www.alaskarailroad.com/travel-planning/day-trips/kenai-fjords-national-park-cruise
Thanks! Do Alaska mountains remind you of mountains in Nepal? When I visited Rocky Mountain National Park and Mount Rainier National Park, I found a Nepalese restaurant near each park. The owners told me they like to be near mountains in the US because it reminds them of home.
I was there Mat 2002, it was was and Clear! We saw the Mnts clearly Everyday! Flew in Anchorage from the North, Denali was Glorious still Visible sunlight after 9pm! The downside of Midnight sun is Can't see the Northern Lights? 🌌🌌
I have not been there in July, but it should be the warmest time of the year for Alaska with long daylight. It also depends on the elevation you are at. Be prepared for bugs.
Marina, what’s really amazing is Denali isn’t even the largest national park in Alaska! Wrangell st Elias is over “twice” the size of Denali and even more remote.Imagine that! Research it.😉
Info you need to know. At Denali we title the three types of buses as such: #1. TOUR BUSES = narrated bus trip into the park. #2. TRANSIT BUSES = non-narrorated bus trip into the park. #3. SHUTTLE BUSES = Free frontcountry shuttle only 15 miles. Savage river shuttle is free bus to transport you within the first 15 miles of the park, Ryley Creek shuttle is the first 5 miles within the park. These are frontcountry free shuttles. The TOUR BUS & TRANSIT BUS TAKES YOU INTO THE PARK, EACH HAVING ITS OWN COST. So you know thur difference, as it does confuse guests here in Denali. It's the transit bus that you can hop off to explore within the park from mile post 16 - 92. Thank you
Anthony Murphy past a certain point, no private vehicle is allowed. Busses only. The gravel road is well maintained but narrow in places. Most of the park is a wilderness preserve, which means no motorized vehicles are allowed. If rangers want to do things, like maintain trails or build a small bridge, they have to move the material by hand or they stage the material in the winter with dog sleds and then hike in to do the work. Unlike Canyonlands, for example, I don’t think there are any provisions for off road vehicles.
Yes, you can. People have biked the entire length of the park road. Shuttle buses have racks on the front and you can stash your bike on it (space available) to ride the bus in and bike out.
Definitely take the shuttle. I personally don't like going to the parks just to drive through. Get out in nature and its something you will remember your entire life.
Yes! I wish there were more trails linking the different parts of the road at Denali that are good for a couple of mile type hikes for those of us who want to hike but can't do the long / strenuous / backcountry types.
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Sorry about the loud background music.
For a version of this video with lower music, visit:
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Me and my family went on the train there and took a bus tour. It was very long, almost 9 hours, but it was so worth it. We saw grizzlies, antelope, moose, and so much more. Once we got to this big group of cabins we panned for gold and took a flight back in a small Cessna over the glaciers and everything. We were in Alaska for a week and a half and went on a boat tour where we saw orcas and many whales. Such a great place.
Alaska is sooo beautiful! I'm so glad you saw lots of wildlife and I really Denali did it right by having buses instead of letting people drive in. Can you imagine lots of cars on that gravel road with cliffs? On our trip last year, we did Glacier Bay (on a cruise), Keani Fjords (boat tour), Denali (bus tour), and Wrangle-St. Elias (walking tour on the glacier). What a fantastic trip. The Cessna flight you did must have been really beautiful. Alaska was so beautiful we are going back this year! We will do the small plane thing and visit Katmai and Lake Clark this year. We had to get reservations for Katmai (Brooks Falls) hotel January of 2018. It's on a lottery system. Check out the video for each of the parks on this channel!
GN, You summed Alaska up, your only error is you said you seen antelope, there are none in Alaska, you probably meant fall sheep.😉👍
Are you sure you seen antelope? I think you mean caribou.
@@troyottosen8722 dall sheep
@@danamaguire4285 , I have lived here in Alaska the past 39 years. Your point is what? Never try to tell a longtime Alaskan how it is up here.😉Make sense???😳😂🤣
I love "national park people" and "theam park people" you nailed it
Great video. You have talked about just the right points that anyone should know before coming to Denali. Succinct and informative. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! Glad it was helpful. Have you been or are you planning to go?
Love how you elaborate things to do while in Denali. Just came back from Alaska in a 10 day trip and definitely will go back again in May to explore more and more things. Alaska is a paradise on Earth.
We love Alaska too! We'll go back when we feel comfortable traveling by air again. Got to hit the last two national parks in Alaska! Gates of the Arctic and Kubulk Valley
Really good advice on the shuttle alarm!
Visited the first week of June, a lot of good info here. Fantastic place, just incredible.
How was your visit (especially with part of the road closed)
Very well done. Good information. All who plan to visit the park should see this video. I was there May 2019, and everything he said was true.
Glad it was helpful!
Very well done video! We appreciate all the hard work!
Good reminder about the time and the long daylight hours.
Yes - easy to forget!
I love this video we’re going to Dinali in a week. And I definitely understand what you’re saying when you say national park people.
Thanks. Check their website because there are some closures due to a landslide. Let me know how your trip went.
@@JourneytoAllNationalParks yeah, we checked we know all about the closings. Thanks for the heads up though.
At about the 6:00 mark, the little squirrel was an arctic ground squirrel, and the brown and white bird was a ptarmigan (TAR-mih-gun), which change from brown in the summer to pure white in the winter.
You kind of explained it, but for those who didn't catch it, the dogs in winter look like the dogs in the Iditarod, in that they pull dogsleds.
In Alaska, the mosquito is (only half) jokingly called the Alaska State Bird.
Another point related to the National Park people--due to the difficulty and expense getting there, you won't find people whose sole goal is to come, take an iconic picture and leave. The average stay at our national parks is a measly few hours.
I have to echo the others below--beautifully done video. Thanks.
Great points. Alaska parks are difficult to get to and expensive. They are all so beautiful, larger than life. They really invite you in and stay a while and truly "commune" with nature. The lack of internet is actually a blessing in most cases.
Great information and beautiful video, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent video. Very informative as we are planning a trip next year. Thanks for sharing 😊
Have fun! Let me know how your visit goes
Very informative! I'm starting to plan for my trip in 2-3years. Can't wait.
Glad it was helpful! Make sure you check the current status. The road is partially closed due to landslide. Not sure when it's going to be fixed.
Dry useful tips, thank you!
A charming and delightful video!
Thanks! Share the video!
Great video with very useful tips.
Four years ago, I visited Denali NP end of May and I didn't know all these things, but now! 😊 (It was the very first time, I was in the USA.)
I lost my heart in this paradise on earth, in Alaska and I dream every day from returning and to spend my twilight time there.
Greetings from Germany,
Attila
Wow - Thank you for the comment!
Great description and overview of park . We plan to go next week .
How was your trip?
@@JourneytoAllNationalParks it was memorable. We ended up talking flight tour from Talkeetna
Wonderful presentation and advise. I am planning one in 2022 and will use those good tips!
Glad it was helpful! Please share it with your friends. Book ahead.... 2022 may be a busy year with all that pent up demand from 2020 and 2021!
This was great information. Just what we needed. Thank you!! As National Park people, just starting a more concerted effort to visit as many National Parks as we can, we appreciate your generosity. We are planning to camp in Denali this coming summer. So, we will follow your adventures. I have subscribed.
Glad it was helpful! Let me know how your trip was when you go!
Thank you so much for this magnificently done primer for newbies thinking about a trip!
Hope you see the top of Denali when you go! I actually saw the top this month when went to Lake Clark National Park, and on the flight back to Anchorage, this massive mountain came into view and that was Delani! Of course, I don't know if seeing it from the air, above the cloud, counts.
Good Tips! ! Plan ahead. Dress in layers, bring a jacket. Mosquitoes ( No joke, we called them Moose-quitoes when I lived in Alaska). The shuttle bus stops at bathrooms which are maintained nicely.
I hope to never experience "Moose-quitoes". The ones I saw in late May was big enough. Lucky they were moving slowly.
Thank you for this very informative video. 👌😀
You are welcome... Share it with your friends!
We live 75 miles north of Denali...your overview of Denali was spot on!
Thank you!!! Means a lot coming from a local!
Really very informative, we’ll be there next week - very excited
Have fun! Hope you see lots of wildlife. Say hello to the Huskies for me.
I love your description of national park people vs theme park people. I aspire to be a national park people.
I'm sure you are already a national parks person!
Best video on Denali ... thank you Sir.
Most welcome! A version with lower background music is here: th-cam.com/video/a810fullFVY/w-d-xo.html Share it with your friends!
Wow...this is the exact info I was looking for.
Great. Hope it was helpful in planning your trip. Share the video with your friends!
This video is amazing, I learned a great deal, thank you for making it. The only non-positive thing is the music, it so distracting, takes away from the stunning picture and it is louder than the voice, but inspite of that I loved the content!
Hi, Thanks for the great comment. I realized the music was too loud so I created another version with softer music.
For a version of this video with lower music, visit:
th-cam.com/video/a810fullFVY/w-d-xo.html
Sorry about that.
@@JourneytoAllNationalParks Your video was so comprehensive, super useful tips, thank you! I meant the comment as an objective criticism, but really loved the video.
Thank you so much!! This is an exceptionally good video for anyone planning a trip to Denali NP.
Very glad it helps!
Thank you for this great and very helpful video.
Thanks! Share the video!
Thank you for this video 😃👍
I’m going this summer and I can’t wait !
Wonderful to hear you are going in April! Hopefully, it's warm enough and you will have very few people. The tour is not open in April, I don't think, so double check. Leave a comment here on how it went and what you enjoyed the most. Hope you see the summit of the mountain!
This was fabulous! Looking forward to my visit to Denali this year!
Wonderful - When are you going to be visiting?
Great video for me and my friend, who are visiting in late May. Good information. Thank you.
You are welcome. Make sure you know the bus schedule and how far it goes. It changes right around the end of May. Let me know how your trip went! Enjoy!
Thanks for sharing your experience🙏
My pleasure 😊
We are ahead Denali in 3 weeks! Thank you so much for highlight these topics! Despite most of them I was already aware it is good to know i did a good job during the planing of this tryp being a south european girl! Can't wait for this such an experience!!🌈
@The Off Grid LIFE yes, we will be tested twice! Crossing fingers!! Thank you!!!🌈
How did your trip go? Did you enjoy it?
Hi!! Sadly our flight with Lufthansa from Germany to US was cancelled few days before we had to leave :( It was such a pity bc all our reservations were ongoing, including the bus in Denali and the lodge there! Unfortunately there was not way to get into the U.S. We have moved this trip to next summer, thinking to start it in the middle of August to be in Fairbanks by end of Aug and, if we are lucky, get to see some northern lights :) Fortunately I could move within Spain and visited Canary Islands. Oh well, what an year! How was your summer?
Thank you so much for asking!! 🌈🌻
Very informative. 18 min well spent.
Glad you found it useful!
What are the Temperatures in August there? Is their RV Camping near there and what do we do with our Pets?
August is not bad, but Alaska weather is changeable very quickly so dress in layers. There are RV camp grounds nearby. See www.alaska.org/destination/denali-national-park/rv-parks-and-campgrounds
Due to wildlife, bringing pets to the park is not a good idea. You may need to leave your pet in the RV.
Fantastic review. Extremely informative. My family and I are coming there in June Thanks for all the useful info
Wonderful to hear you are going in June! Hopefully, you will have very little crowd because the cruise ships are not running. Leave a comment here on how it went and what you enjoyed the most. Hope you see the summit of the mountain!
Very informative video!
Glad you liked it! Share it with others who may be interested.
Great Video. Thank you for posting.
You are welcome. Hope you found it useful
Thank You - all you said applies as much after the 2020 pandemic as it did before.
Did you visit recently? How did you like it?
Great info! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Will you be going?
@@JourneytoAllNationalParks yes, thanks for asking!🙂 I'm going on the 12th. Unfortunately, this is before the buses are available and the permits to Teklanika are sold out. But I'm sure I will have a good time either way!
Wow! Awesome video. Very useful!
Glad it was useful for you!
This was a great video. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the video! We are planning a trip to Denali National Park.
George Ferguson what time of the year? Will you be doing any backcountry hiking?
what time of the year will you be going?
Great tips, but what do you suggest as far as booking accommodations? Book them in advanced or book as you go?
Book ahead - accommodations are limited and alternatives are far away. However, with the main park road that's currently closed past mile 43 (in the summer), I don't know what the demand is for the park presently.
We booked 6 months ahead, but that was a few years ago.
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Very informative...good to hear all this information BEFORE going to Alaska!! Thank you!!
Thanks and hope you have a great trip when you go!
Thanks man! What a deal with a annoying sound on back ground ?
Sorry for that. This version has lower music: th-cam.com/video/a810fullFVY/w-d-xo.html
I'm an avid globetrotter and the trip I made with my family, first visiting Iceland and then Alaska, was the best this far.
We rode on the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage up to Denali.
That trip is the best ride I have made!
Don't miss out on that.
We took the guide bus tour into Denali and had the best guide/driver you can ask for.
This is a very fond memory.
Yeah, and don't miss out on visiting Prospectors Pizzeria and Alehouse!
Agree with you on all counts! We will do the Alaska Railroad the next time!
Did you like Iceland or Alaska better?
@@petrushkim8061
They have different charms.
If you are not into wildlife as much as our nutty family is, I would say that Iceland should be more appreciated by most "normal" people.
The views on Iceland is absolutely eye watering! (Literally at Gullfoss when you walk down to it...)
However, Alaska's mountains are magnificent, and as I have mentioned is the wildlife spectacular!
We saw close to 10 bears, moose, caribou, dall sheep and golden eagle, to name some.
And then, as I mentioned above, the train ride in Alaska was the best trip that I have made!
Safe travel!
Good video, thanks for posting this
You are welcome! Hope it helps if you plan to go there. Check out the videos for other parks on this channel.
I'm definitely loving this video
Great to hear. Thanks. Share the video!
do you have any recommended itinerary ?
Good morning, is there a kennel/dog bording, where I can leave my dog for a day.?
Here is the info on dogs in Denali and nearby boarding options:
www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/pets.htm#:~:text=Pets%20are%20welcome%20in%20Denali,clean%20up%20your%20pet's%20poop.
@@JourneytoAllNationalParks Thank You.
Very informative video. Thank you.
Glad you liked it.
Thanks
Great video. We just came back from visiting Denali mid August. We were surprised to see many mushroom species on the trails. I suggest buying a mushroom of Alaska book at the visitor center. We did not see any wild flowers so will need to plan another trip for earlier in the season.
We were there too early for wildflowers (late May). How was the bug situation in August?
very informative. thank you!
You're welcome!
Thank you so much for the video! I plan to go Denali early Sep with a few people who love photography. We are looking to spend some time on trails there. Could you please recommend a couple of trails in the park that have unique Alaska views (big sky, mountains, rivers/lakes, trees, etc.)? I saw some of the shots in your video are really beautiful! Thanks a lot!!
Denali actually does not have a lot of trails, especially given the park size. They do allow and encourage off-trail hiking for people who are skilled and prepared. While there are a few trails near the visitor center, they were just average. The Savage River Trail is the one we hiked and it was excellent and where many of the pictures from the video was taken. There are also trails at Wonder Lake and Eielson but they are deep into the park and you need to take a shuttle bus. We took the tour bus so there was no time for us to hike there but if you want to hike there, you need to plan so the shuttle bus is still running by the time you finish. As of 2022, due to a landslide, the buses only go to mile 43, which means Wonder Lake and Eielson are not accessible. It's slated to be closed through summer of 2023.
@@JourneytoAllNationalParks Thank you so much for the info and your comments. Very helpful!
Enjoyed your video and advice.
Thanks! Share the video with your friends. Denali is very beautiful but a bit of planning can really help to enjoy the trip.
Great video
Thanks! Share the video with your friends and other NP lovers.
A lot of wonderful information.
Thanks! Share it with others!
Excellent, amazing video. Thank you
Thank you! Share the video with others!
Great overview video - THANKS!
You are welcome. Share it with other!
Thank you!!! Great video. Planning a trip for this summer, 2021. Hopefully they'll be no covid restrictions on traveling in the United States.
I hope so too, but double check. 2021 may be a good year if you can get there since there won't be as crowded but do check ahead since some things may be closed.
I like this guy 👍
Me too!
You mentioned staying in McKenley, Alaska...I was wondering where it was in the Park....can you give a few more details?
McKinley Park, AK is a nearby town but a bit further up highway 3 is a cluster of hotels and restaurants just north of the Denali entrance where you will find the accommodations. There are campsites and I think a lodge deep into the park. See www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/lodging.htm
Nice information. Music is disturbing thou...
Sorry about that
For a version of this video with lower music, visit:
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Thank you
You're welcome. Hopefully it helped. If you are planning a trip, be aware the road is closed part of the way for a while until they can fix it.
Hi, i don't hike only like to see nature, want to see Anchorage, Seward, Talkeetna and Denali. Can i stay in Anchorage and come back everyday on bus and we have to do reservation in advance or not.
Thanks
It's 4+ hours from Anchorage to McKinley Park (gateway town to Denali). If you try to do this in one day, you will not do Denali justice. The bus tour inside the park will take at least 4 hours. Look into booking a tour. They will book the hotel. Going to Talkeetna and Denali by train may be a good option. You can go from Anchorage to Seward by bus or train but you need to reserve time to go on the boat tour at Kenai Fjord National Park which is an all day tour. Anchorage to Seward is 2.5 hours and probably possible in one day with the boat tour. For example, www.alaskarailroad.com/travel-planning/day-trips/kenai-fjords-national-park-cruise
good information thanks a lot
Hope it will be useful to you!
Theme Park People lol! Headed there tomorrow, thank you!
Have fun! How was your trip?
from nepal ,nice Vidieo.
Thanks! Do Alaska mountains remind you of mountains in Nepal? When I visited Rocky Mountain National Park and Mount Rainier National Park, I found a Nepalese restaurant near each park. The owners told me they like to be near mountains in the US because it reminds them of home.
Thank you 🙏
You are very welcome. Spread the word and if you visit, let me know how it went
Great video! Background music is a bit too loud :)
What web site did you use to book your narrated bus tour? We a will be in the park May 25-27 and can’t seem to find a good bus tour
www.reservedenali.com/
The tour may not go all the way to the end because the last portion may not open until early June. Have fun
YAY thanks for the info. looking forward to visiting this time next year :)
Make sure you get the reservations early!
Do they allow liberals and purple haired Karen's in Alaska😁
hahaha "Theme Park People" NAILED IT!
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What happens in June ? He kept talking about May , July and Aug, even touched month of Sept. But nothing June 😲. and I am planning to go in mid June
LOL. Yes, the park is still there in June! Have a great time!
I was there Mat 2002, it was was and Clear! We saw the Mnts clearly Everyday! Flew in Anchorage from the North, Denali was Glorious still Visible sunlight after 9pm! The downside of Midnight sun is Can't see the Northern Lights? 🌌🌌
I'm driving there next yr for longer stay
Wow - you are so lucky to see it that often during your trip. We want to go back to Alaska, probably to Fairbanks, to see the northern lights.
Hy how is the weather in July?
I have not been there in July, but it should be the warmest time of the year for Alaska with long daylight. It also depends on the elevation you are at. Be prepared for bugs.
6 million acres! Wow!
Yes! But most of it only accessible for the most hardy of us :-)
Marina, what’s really amazing is Denali isn’t even the largest national park in Alaska! Wrangell st Elias is over “twice” the size of Denali and even more remote.Imagine that! Research it.😉
The music is a problem, but thank you for your information!
Yes - Understand. I posted another version with the music turned down. Here it is: wp.me/p8fKSg-2mo
Let me know if that is better.
Info you need to know. At Denali we title the three types of buses as such: #1. TOUR BUSES = narrated bus trip into the park. #2. TRANSIT BUSES = non-narrorated bus trip into the park. #3. SHUTTLE BUSES = Free frontcountry shuttle only 15 miles. Savage river shuttle is free bus to transport you within the first 15 miles of the park, Ryley Creek shuttle is the first 5 miles within the park. These are frontcountry free shuttles. The TOUR BUS & TRANSIT BUS TAKES YOU INTO THE PARK, EACH HAVING ITS OWN COST. So you know thur difference, as it does confuse guests here in Denali. It's the transit bus that you can hop off to explore within the park from mile post 16 - 92. Thank you
Good points on the proper naming. Each offer a different kind of service.
Supposedly you can see McKinley/Denali from the top of Flattop Mountain near Anchorage… but only when it’s clear out, which is basically never is.
Thank you, you’ve been a great help!
You are welcome! Share the video!
thx!
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Music is a bit distracting at times
Thanks... Share the video!
What if you have an off road vehicle?
Anthony Murphy past a certain point, no private vehicle is allowed. Busses only. The gravel road is well maintained but narrow in places. Most of the park is a wilderness preserve, which means no motorized vehicles are allowed. If rangers want to do things, like maintain trails or build a small bridge, they have to move the material by hand or they stage the material in the winter with dog sleds and then hike in to do the work. Unlike Canyonlands, for example, I don’t think there are any provisions for off road vehicles.
really useful information，thanks you！
Thank you! Share the video with anyone you think may want to see it!!
Can you ride a bike on the road?
past the paved road, I don't think so. It's gravel and narrow with buses on the road.
Yes, you can. People have biked the entire length of the park road. Shuttle buses have racks on the front and you can stash your bike on it (space available) to ride the bus in and bike out.
Definitely take the shuttle. I personally don't like going to the parks just to drive through. Get out in nature and its something you will remember your entire life.
Yes! I wish there were more trails linking the different parts of the road at Denali that are good for a couple of mile type hikes for those of us who want to hike but can't do the long / strenuous / backcountry types.
Good job narrating. Just glad you didn't narararate it!
Helpful video, just the same.
Really want to listen to your narration but background music is louder
Yes - sorry about that. I posted a new version with softer music.
th-cam.com/video/a810fullFVY/w-d-xo.html
bro did a ye album cover as video picture
I took this photo, so, no.
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This video has kind of an odd beginning, but don't let it deter you. This video is SO HELPFUL if you are visiting denali. Watch this video.
Thank! Share it with your friends. A version of this video with lower background music is here: th-cam.com/video/a810fullFVY/w-d-xo.html
Looks like I'm gonna be hiking. Even if it takes days. Over my many years, I've grown to detest "tours"
Take the shuttle bus - "hop on, hop off" 🙂