Byers Lake Nature Walk (#1/3) Get out and experience Alaska’s incredible beauty on a two-mile nature walk in Denali State Park. Enjoy magnificent views of Byers Lake and surrounding mountains, perhaps even majestic Mt. McKinley. Learn about the area’s animal and plant life, and take home a healing salve made from native plants. Explore a log cabin that once belonged to a pioneering couple. Hear about how the adventuresome family survived the long winters in this beautiful setting. You may see nesting trumpeter swans, loons, eagles, or bears foraging for spawning salmon. The pace is comfortable with frequent stops and photo opportunities.
Denali Wilderness Hike (#2/3) Explore the Alaskan wilderness on an exhilarating trek in the heart of Denali State Park. Hike through lush vegetation along forested trails while your guide tells you about the local history and wildlife of the area. Climb above tree line (weather permitting) for spectacular views of the Alaska Range, glaciers, and Mt. McKinley. Enjoy a freshly prepared picnic lunch while scanning the mountainside and valleys for foraging bears.
Photographic opportunities abound-from majestic alpine vistas to delicate wildflowers and berries. Denali hiking doesn't get any better than this! This is a great trip in any weather.
Mt. McKinley (#3/3) Denali (Mt. McKinley) is one of the world's biggest, iciest, stormiest, and coldest peaks. It is the focus of famed artists, photographers, and mountaineers, and us. Our trips feature the chance for incredible views of the mountain.
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