Denali National Park

Shooting Of Moose At Denali National Park Deemed Justifiable Self-Defense

How would you react if charged by a moose? A visitor at Denali National Park, worried about the safety of others, shot the animal in the head, a decision the Park Service has determined was justifiable.

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By NPT Staff - June 12th, 2013 8:31am

Registration For Field Courses In Denali National Park Opens January 9

Winter months are planning months (unless you can escape to a warm, sandy location). And beginning January 9, you'll be able to start planning a summer journey to Denali National Park and Preserve for a field seminar hosted by Alaska Geographic.

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By NPT Staff - December 28th, 2012 3:03am

Reader Participation Day: Should The National Park Service Ban Solo Hikers In Grizzly Bear Territory?

Does the National Park Service have to rethink its rules when it comes to backcountry travel in known grizzly bear habitat? That question grows in importance in the wake of last week's fatal mauling of a backpacker in Denali National Park.

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By NPT Staff - August 29th, 2012 9:35am

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Politicians, Staff Heading To National Parks During Congressional Recess

Denali National Park and Preserve seems to be quite popular this August with congressional staffers, though a number of other parks also are destinations for politicians and their staff during the August recess.

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By NPT Staff - August 7th, 2012 3:00am

Annual Road Lottery Opens June 1 At Denali National Park And Preserve

For the next 30 days you'll be able to enter for a chance to drive along the Denali Park Road this fall.

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By NPT Staff - June 1st, 2012 3:00am

Investigation Shows Denali Climbing Team Doomed By Lack Of Equipment, Poor Decision-Making

With biting temperatures no higher than 20 degrees below zero, and winds that would gust to near 80 mph, the four-man climbing team on Mount McKinley had precious little margin for error. And when they tumbled 300-500 feet down "Pig Hill," suffering broken bones and contusions, that margin quickly began to unravel.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 17th, 2012 3:00am

App Review: Field Guide, Tips For Photographing The American Wilderness

In his first app for the iPad, national parks photographer Ian Shive explores how he captures the best expressions of the American wilderness and leaves you with some helpful tips that can help you hone your photographic skills.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 26th, 2012 6:29pm

Updated: Climbing Fees Rising At Denali National Park and Preserve

It will cost more to climb Mount McKinley and Mount Foraker in Denali National Park and Preserve, as park officials are moving to offset the cost of protecting and rescuing climbers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 7th, 2011 12:39pm

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Backpacker Magazine's National Parks Collector's Edition

Backpacker magazine has devoted its June issue to the national parks, and the 112-page mag packs quite a lot of information -- including some great features on park destinations and a discussion-spurring list of parks the editor-in-chief would do away with in favor of new units -- between the covers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 6th, 2011 2:15am

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Two Climbers Killed While Working New Route on Mount Frances in Denali National Park

An apparent avalanche has killed two climbers attempting a new route on the west face of Mount Frances, a 10,450-foot peak just north of the Kahiltna Basecamp on Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 25th, 2011 4:30pm

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