Alaska Geographic operates free and fee based educations in partnership with the National Park Service in Denali National Park and Preserve. Join us to explore and learn in the park with our expert Science Educators.

Roadside Naturalist: Single Day Field Course: https://www.akgeo.org/field-courses/denali-day-programs/

Mutli-Day Field Courses: https://www.akgeo.org/field-courses/

Free Family Hour: Saturday- Wednesday at 12:30 and 4:15pm at the Denali Visitor Center (summer only)

The Alaska Railroad provides year-round rail transportation throughout Southcentral and Interior Alaska, traversing almost 500 miles of remote and wild landscapes and safely bringing more than 500,000 passengers to Railbelt destinations each year.
Here, you'll find information about Alaska Railroad routes, schedules, fares, and depot locations -- and when you're ready, you can easily buy a train ticket online.
Looking for more information about planning a trip with the Alaska Railroad? Check our Travel Planning page to learn more about day trips, overnight getaways and week-long itineraries.
Rich in frontier spirit and local knowledge, the Alaska Railroad is an enduring Alaska icon, offering an exceptional way to travel and see Alaska.

AlaskaTrain.com offers comprehensive information on, and real time online bookings for, all classes of rail service in Alaska. This includes the Alaska Railroad’s Adventure Class and GoldStar Domes, private dome rail cars such as the Wilderness Express and McKinley Explorer, and even the Park Connection Motorcoach. We offer summer service to all the major “rail belt” destinations including Anchorage, Denali Park, Talkeetna, Seward, Whittier, and Fairbanks. AlaskaTrain.com has detailed descriptions on each train service and the Park Connection Motorcoach, their schedules, and photos which accurately depict each rail experience.
The Park Connection Motorcoach offers twice daily service to and from Denali, Talkeetna, Anchorage, and Seward. The Park Connection is the only transportation offering same day service between Seward and Denali as well as direct service between Whittier and Denali on cruise ship days.
AlaskaTrain.com is brought to you by the folks at Alaska Tour & Travel, one of the leading Alaskan travel companies for nearly 20 years. We have assisted over one hundred thousand visitors and their agents in planning their perfect Alaska vacation since 1995 and Alaska Tour & Travel books more independent Alaska Railroad and private dome seats than any other Alaskan tour company

Alaska Wildland Adventures has operated Alaska vacation packages, adventure tours and wilderness lodges for more than 40 years. Founded with the goal of sharing Alaska’s wilderness and wildlife with travelers seeking a high-quality, authentic adventure for their vacation, we are proud to continue this tradition as one of Alaska’s award-winning leaders in small group Alaska tours. Alaska Wildland Adventures is committed to the values of ecotourism, expressed through our guiding principals.

Located adjacent to the fireplace lobby of the Grande Denali Lodge, the award-winning Alpenglow Restaurant offers superb breakfast, lunch and dinner service, and a view that can't be beat.   Get ready for your Denali adventure with a hearty fare to keep you going, and return in the evenings for a sampling of Alaska-caught halibut and salmon.   The Alpenglow Restaurant specializes in locally sourced ingredients, experly prepared.   Recipient of Wine Spectator Magazine's Award of Excellence, the Alpenglow Restaurant's extensive wine list offers a well-chosen selection of quality producers and a menu that matches in price, style and theme.   You'll love the fine dining meal and friendly service.

     

  

We are an Alaska Lodge located at mile 68 of the Denali Highway, and we are open year round for you! There are so many opportunities here that in a lifetime you couldn’t do them all. We want to welcome you to what we believe is the TRUE Alaska adventure. No long lines, no crowds, and best of all no buses! We want to share with you the things that we get to experience every day. The gorgeous scenery, the wildlife, the fresh air, in essence how Alaska was meant to be seen. Up close and personal. We would love it if you would come join us for some adventure, great friends, great food, and our genuine Alaskan hospitality. Thank you for considering Alpine Creek Lodge!

We are an Alaska Lodge located at mile 68 of the Denali Highway, and we are open year round for you! There are so many opportunities here that in a lifetime you couldn’t do them all. We want to welcome you to what we believe is the TRUE Alaska adventure. No long lines, no crowds, and best of all no buses! We want to share with you the things that we get to experience every day. The gorgeous scenery, the wildlife, the fresh air, in essence how Alaska was meant to be seen. Up close and personal. We would love it if you would come join us for some adventure, great friends, great food, and our genuine Alaskan hospitality. Thank you for considering Alpine Creek Lodge!

This spacious park has options for full ammenities, or seculded spots in the trees.   This campground is ideal for families with children, groups and those who prefer "off-the beaten path" accommodations.

Aurora Denali Lodge is a small family run hotel located in Healy, Alaska just minutes from the Denali National Park Entrance. We offer clean and comfortable rooms, reasonable priced, in a quiet setting in the Alaskan forest. We are located near several local restaurants and are the sister company to the summer seasonal Business of Black Diamond Resort Co, offering tours such as ATV tours, Draft Horse Drawn Covered Wagon Tours, Golfing, Gift Shop and a full service restaurant.

The Backwoods Lodge is located 27 miles south of Denali National Park in the scenic Alaska Mountain Range in the small community of Cantwell. We are located 4 hours north of Anchorage and 2 ½ hours south of Fairbanks. The lodge is at the intersection of the Parks Highway and the Denali Highway. The lodge is located in a quiet wooded area and the vast majority of our guests are here to enjoy the solitude away from the hustle and bustle just outside Denali National Park.

When visiting Alaska, experiencing solitude is important to gain an understanding of the land and place.   Independence, a quality which defines the state, reflects upon this understanding.  Visitors to Denali National Park who are equipped with local knowledge and the appropriate gear will be rewarded with a richer and more fulfilling experience.  At Bike Denali, our goal is to assist our customers with insight and resources that heighten the Denali Experience.

Driving your own 4-wheel ATV machine is as close as you can get to being in the Wilds of Alaska. Join your guide on a very person tour of the Alaskan Wilderness. This adventure has spectacular scenery and you are in control of your own journey. Stop whenever you want, take pictures of the beautiful scenery, laugh as you experience Alaska as it was meant to be, rough and wild! The ultimate back country exploration tour awaits! Join your guide as you drive your own 4-wheel All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on a truly exciting journey! Your adventure begins with a safety training and information course. All functions of the machine are thoroughly explained and you have a chance to drive the machine and make sure you are completely comfortable. You will be fitted with all the proper gear. We provide a helmet, safety goggles, gloves, and rain gear if you would like it. Then you are on your way! If you are not comfortable driving the machine, our guide drives an ATV that a passenger can ride with him/her that is equally as exciting as driving your own machine! This experience takes you back on old coal mining trails and spills you out onto the Dry Creek River Bed where Athabascan Indian artifacts have been found in archaeological digs! Across the river is an authentic broken down abandoned cabin that is very interesting! You will travel past local vegetation while soaking in the breath taking mountain scenery. Your trek takes you high up on Black Diamond Peak where you can view the entire Healy Valley. Photo opportunities abound and you have a great chance of viewing wildlife in their natural habitat.

To get a real sense of old time Alaska, travel like the original pioneers did-by horse-drawn wagon. Climb into Black Diamond’s Covered Wagon Adventure and you’ll be in for a trip through time. While guides fill you in on the area’s history and natural treasurer, you’ll be pulled through the Alaskan tundra with the mountains of nearby Denali National Park hovering overhead. Join us for an exciting, yet relaxing, journey into the wilds of Alaska. Our custom built Covered Wagon Ride is pulled by two beautiful Draft horses. Your tour begins at your hotel where our guide and driver pick you up. You will travel north to a beautiful mountain lake with panoramic mountain views! From here you have a chance to stretch your legs before getting onto the wagon. The relaxing ride out to our pavilion takes about 45 minutes. Once you arrive, enjoy a relaxing meal freshly prepared with only the finest ingredients and served by our staff family style! After you have finished your feast you have a chance to meet the horses that brought you to this remote location, take a picture, and then head back to civilization via your covered wagon. Your horse guide and your entertainer along with two wonderful horses will take you on a photographic adventure back along the North side of the Denali National Park Boundary. Learn about the history of this Mining area as you pass through the wilderness. Your guide will share with you local folklore, facts, and more! You also pass a few real and rustic old Alaskan Cabins and have a chance to see how some Alaskans still live! Don’t miss this total wilderness ride that has something to offer the entire family!

Golfing in Alaska has never been easier or more fun! Imagine relaxing on a unique Alaskan Golf Course, stretching your legs while Beautiful Mountains Tower over you. The view is one of the best and the Golf course is one of the farthest North that there is. Our hazards include such things as moose footprints and a local fox that steals your ball off of green number two. Experience a unique golfing excursion high in the mountains of Alaska! Black Diamond Golf Course offers an unbelievable opportunity to truly golf at a different style course than anything you have ever experienced! Our rugged grass is challenging to say the least but is still designed so it is easy to walk or drive the course with a power cart. Some said we would never be able to grow grass at all. With the ground being frozen all year long, sometimes it is hard to even push your tee into the ground. The fairways are full of fun hazards and the greens are real grass but are hard to put on. The course was built in 1995 right on top of the Alaskan Tundra with little to no Top Soil! The surrounding mountains tower over your game and wildflowers spring up all over the wild course. Black Diamond is located right next to a serene mountain lake and wildlife abounds at the links-like 9 hole golf course.

Let’s Ride Alaska Style! Hop on an ATV Side by Side machine with a friend and strap in for this exciting back country Adventure! This polaris ATV is a two passenger machine and is great for couples or parents with children. The ATV is equiped with seat belts and a windshield. We will pick you up at your hotel and drive you approximately 10-15 miles (depending on your hotel location) to the North Side of Denali National Park near Otto Lake. Your adventure begins with saftey training and information. Next, your guide will fit you with a helmet, saftey glasses and gloves and you are on your way. Next stop: Wilderness Alaska! Our guides will lead you along the Alaska Range, through valleys and streams, up foothills, on Tundra and offers breathtaking mountain scenery. Make sure to bring your camera with multiple scenic view points and stops you will be sure to get the perfect spot to snap a unique photo! Your trek takes you high up on Black Diamond Peak where you can view the entire Healy Valley and spills you out into the Dry Creek river bed. Seek out animals and action on this exciting tour geared to the more experienced ATV adventurer. This tour includes a full service back country meal. Come hungry and leave satisfied! Our, all you can eat, lumberjack breakfast offers fresh baked biscuits and gravy, thick cut bacon, reindeer sausage, fresh fruit, home style flapjacks, fresh scrambled eggs and more. For our afternoon and evening tours, sink your teeth into mouth watering ribs, chicken, steak, salmon fresh from the coastal waters of Alaska, baked beans, and potato salad. Plus, be sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with our delicious cobbler for dessert. Adult beverages are provides as well as juice, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. This once in a lifetime tour into the wild has speeds of 5 -25 miles per hour with roads that are rough and speeds excel. The ultimate back country tour awaits! Book your tour today.

Take a trip into the wilds of Alaska with your personal guide. Experience a fantastic family friendly adventure that has something to offer all ages. Your off road vehicle is a special Polaris Ranger geared with seatbelts, a windshield, and cover similar to a small open air Jeep but still with the exciting flair of an ATV. You will be navigating the back country trails and each destination will get you closer to finding a rustic pavilion in the woods where a full service camp style meal is served to satisfy any adventurer’s appetite! Come hungry and leave satisfied! Our, all you can eat, lumberjack breakfast offers fresh baked biscuits and gravy, thick cut bacon, reindeer sausage, fresh fruit, home style flapjacks, fresh scrambled eggs and more. For our afternoon and evening tours, sink your teeth into mouth watering ribs, chicken, steak, salmon fresh from the coastal waters of Alaska, baked beans, and potato salad. Plus, be sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with our delicious cobbler for dessert. Adult beverages are provides as well as juice, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Feel exhilarated while working together to find hidden views, secret sights, quartz and granite rocks, coal and much more! Leave a treasure in the geocache and pick one out for yourself to take home! Join your guide on a very personal tour of the Alaskan Wilderness. This adventure has spectacular scenery and you are in control of your own journey. Stop whenever you want, take pictures of the beautiful scenery, walk on the tundra and laugh as you experience Alaska as it was meant to be, rough and wild! The ultimate back country exploration tour awaits! This experience takes you back on old mining trails and spills you out onto the Dry Creek River Bed where Athabascan Indian artifacts have been found in archaeological digs! You will have a great adventure strategizing, planning, thinking and just having some down home fun while traveling past local vegetation, looking for real Alaskan Wildlife, soaking in the breath taking mountain scenery, learning some of the local history and Alaskan Culture, and exploring the geography. Your trek takes you high up on Black Diamond Peak where you can view the entire Healy Valley. Photo opportunities abound and you have a great chance of viewing wildlife while you travel through their natural habitat. Become a part of the great place that we call Alaska! No experience necessary. Tour Highlights: -All Polaris All Terrain Vehicles which you ride in -Views of surrounding mountains and the Alaska Range -Learn about local history, flora and fauna as well as see real abandoned cabins -Wildlife-viewing opportunities -Ride on actual tundra and old coal mining trails -Guides are professionally trained -1-person minimum -Established in 1995 by local Alaskans and still run by the original Family

Camp Denali is a fly-in wilderness lodge in the heart of Denali National Park. Nineteen guest cabins are privately nestled along a tundra and boreal forest ridgeline, each with a picture-window view of Denali. An uphill stroll leads to our timber frame dining room and historic log lodge. Daily naturalist-led hikes immerse you in the wilderness and wildlife of Denali. Gathering at long tables for meals fosters community and camaraderie. Camp Denali remains what our founders envisioned 70 years ago, a place that doesn’t insulate you from the wilderness you came to explore.

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BBQ and Sandwich food trailer.  Offering smoked meats and homemade soups, sides, and desserts.