Alaska: Denali National Park

A trip to Alaska is an incomparable journey into one of the world’s last great wilderness frontiers. The enormity and grandeur of Alaska has to be felt to be understood; the vastness of its unspoiled terrain, rich with compelling flora and fauna. This walking tour captures its essence, Denali National Park and Preserve, with a prelude composed of the Matanuska Valley and the mountain getaway town of Talkeetna, rich in Alaskan character and history. Denali National Park is located in south-central Alaska, approximately 240 miles north of Anchorage where your tour begins. Slightly larger than the state of Massachusetts, its “crown jewel” is North America’s highest peak, 20,320-foot Denali, also known as Mt. McKinley. The park was conceived in the early 20th century to study, protect, and preserve a wealth of wildlife including moose, caribou, wolf, dall sheep, and grizzly bear. The sub-arctic ecosystem hosts visitors and researchers year round; moving from Anchorage to Talkeetna in stylish mountain lodges, and then immersion in the wilderness, with the mountain comfort and warmth of North Face Lodge or Camp Denali, one of the finest spots in the park to view the Alaskan Range and Denali. The camps founders put it best “...here people could come to discover the lure of Alaska and feel the spell of the North...”. An exclusive itinerary with expert guides, immediate access to remote backcountry, and perfectly placed comforts combine to sweep in and capture the essence of this vast and pristine wild land.