Denali National Park and Preserve

Teacher Scholarships Available for Summer 2010 Courses in Denali National Park and Preserve

Good teachers are on the lookout for opportunities to expand their knowledge, and it would be hard to find a more appealing "classroom" than Alaska's Denali National Park in the summer. Teachers can apply now for scholarships for seminars and training in the park next summer.

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By Jim Burnett - December 22nd, 2009 4:00am

Reservations For Denali National Park Shuttle and Campgrounds Can be Made December 1

If Denali National Park and Preserve is in your travel plans for next summer, beginning Tuesday you'll be able to make your reservation for a ride on the park's shuttle buses and for a site in one of the park's four largest campgrounds.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 29th, 2009 5:00am

Is This the Most Unique Job in the National Park Service?

The National Park Service employs men and women in some unusual and challenging positions, but one that's a good contender for the title of "most unique job in the system" is currently open at Denali National Park and Preserve.

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By Jim Burnett - November 7th, 2009 4:00am

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Visiting Alaska National Parks – By Train

It's not too soon to start dreaming about and planning for next summer's trip to Alaska, and the Alaska Railroad offers an appealing means of travel to a pair of outstanding parks: Denali National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park.

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By Jim Burnett - October 24th, 2009 4:00am

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Wolf Biologist Killed In Plane Crash in Denali National Park, Pilot Survived

A noted Alaskan wolf biologist has been killed in a plane crash in a remote area of Denali National Park and Preserve. The pilot, though he suffered burns, was able to walk out and alert authorities.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 16th, 2009 6:20pm

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Plane Missing at Denali National Park and Preserve With Noted Wolf Biologist Aboard

An aerial search was under way Thursday across the northern half of Denali National Park and Preserve where a single-engine plane with a noted wolf biologist went missing.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 15th, 2009 6:34pm

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Melting Permafrost May Help Explain Why Many Denali National Park Wetlands Are Drying Up

Scientists working in Denali National Park suspect that melting permafrost might be an important reason why many of Alaska’s shallow lakes and wetlands have shrunk or disappeared. If the trend continues, wetland-dependent wildlife might be severely impacted.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 11th, 2009 7:12am

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Going to Denali National Park? Check Ahead – the First Serious Snow of the Winter Has Fallen

September visits to Denali National Park and Preserve offer their own rewards, but it's important to check ahead about road and weather conditions. The park has reported the first significant snowfall of the season, and that has resulted in a few changes for travel in the park.

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By Jim Burnett - September 24th, 2009 8:19am

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Several New Trails Proposed at Denali National Park. Comments are Now Being Received

Several new short trails are being proposed at Denali National Park to help protect park resources, improve visitor safety and add additional recreational and interpretive opportunities. The park is now accepting public comments on the plan. Here's a summary of the project.

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By Jim Burnett - October 4th, 2010 7:26pm

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Audubon Touts Birding in a Dozen National Parks

The September-October 2009 issue of Audubon magazine has a Kenn Kaufman article that provides helpful information about birding in twelve national parks.

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By Bob Janiskee - September 2nd, 2009 4:00am

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