Denali National Park and Preserve

Program Takes Youths Into Backcountry Of Denali National Park

A group of youths learned about the changing landscape in Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve as they were taught backcountry skills and took “repeat” photography of Sunset Glacier.

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By NPT Staff - May 22nd, 2016 2:30am

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UPDATE: Missing Hiker In Denali Found Dead From Fall

A hiker reported missing in Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska was found dead Sunday, killed in an apparent fall, park officials said.

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By NPT Staff - May 2nd, 2016 9:08am

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Study Points To Economic Value Of Wolf Viewing In Denali, Yellowstone National Parks

Years of monitoring wolves in Denali and Yellowstone national parks has led researchers to conclude that hunting the predators just beyond the parks' borders seems to directly impact park visitors' odds of seeing a wolf.

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By NPT Staff - May 1st, 2016 2:30am

Pssssst! You Can Find A Room In The National Parks This Year

Amid all the hoopla, celebration, and excitement surrounding the National Park Service's 100th birthday this year, one fact is inescapable: Lodging in the parks this summer will be hard to find. But...it won't be impossible to find.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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Ten Days Past His End Date, Mountaineer Summons Denali National Park Climbing Rangers

On day 75 of a planned 65-day solo trek near the roof of Denali National Park, Masatoshi Kuriaki had had enough. With the press of a button on his personal locator beacon, the Japanese mountaineer summoned help from the park's climbing rangers.

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By NPT Staff - June 21st, 2016 8:39am

Denali National Park Asked To Approve Placer Mining Operation At Kantishna

Three decades ago there was talk that the only discussion of mining for gold at Kantishna in Denali National Park and Preserve would be done in the vein of interpretation, but now an Alaskan man is seeking permission to develop his placer claims in an operation that seems daunting but holds the potential for a large payday if U.S. Geological Survey estimates are accurate.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 29th, 2016 3:30am

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There Are Rapids, And Then There Are Name-Brand Rapids

What’s in a name? Well, when you hear Hance, the Big Drop, Lost Paddle, or Lava Falls, we’re talking about some of the largest, craziest river rapids in our national parks. Interesting names, for sure, but how do they rate? We posed this question to our river rats: What are the best rapids in the parks? They came up with quite a list. So, if you’re looking for exciting and death-defying whitewater in the parks…

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 28th, 2016 3:00am

Denali National Park Celebrates The Season With Winterfest

Ice-carving, sled dogs and snow sculpting are among the highlights of this year’s Denali Winterfest, set for Feb. 24-28 in and around Denali National Park and Preserve.

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By NPT Staff - February 21st, 2016 2:30am

Explore Denali National Park By Ice Lantern This Winter

Ice lanterns? They will light your way on a winter stroll in Denali National Park in Alaska on December 21.

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By NPT Staff - December 10th, 2015 2:30am

Aramark Leisure Wins Concessions Contracts At Denali National Park

The National Park Service has chosen Doyon/Aramark Joint Venture to provide transportation, bus tour, retail, food and beverage, camping and other services under a new 10-year concession contract at Denali National Park and Preserve.

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By NPT Staff - November 18th, 2015 3:00am

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