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Denali National Park Guide, Alaska

Everything you need to know when you visit Denali National Park in Alaska including the best hikes, bus tour information, and wildlife viewing!Denali National Park Alaska Travel Guide - What to Do, Where to Hike and Wildlife

At an astonishing 6 million acres, Denali National Park should truly be considered a wonder of the world. It’s the home to an estimated 300-350 grizzly bears and the tyga – the largest terrestrial biome in the world. Outside of Alaska you can only find tyga in Siberia, Scandanavia, Canada and Russia.

Denali is the 3rd largest national park, after Gates of the Arctic and Wrangell – St Elias, both of which are also in Alaska.

In the words of our bus guide, “Get out there and listen because Denali just might be speaking to you.”

Read on for my guide to Denali National Park…

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What to Do in Fairbanks, Alaska – Travel Guide

A handy guide for what to do in Fairbanks, Alaska all summer long! Thai food, an ice museum, sled dogs, walking reindeer and so much more.

What to Do in Fairbanks Alaska - Where to eat, hotels, activities, what to see and more!

This was my first time in Alaska. It was the 49th state I’ve visited, which is pretty crazy! I wasn’t sure what to expect, but Fairbanks turned out to be the perfect home base for our Alaskan adventure. They have a great food scene with lots of attractions, friendly locals and great access to nature. It’s also really easy to get to Denali National Park from Fairbanks.

When the weather forecast predicted temperatures in the 70’s, I was skeptical. Would I really be wearing sundresses in Alaska? We had absolutely amazing weather every day. We also had nearly 24 hours of daylight.

Read on for my guide to Fairbanks, Alaska!

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