When is the best time to visit Denali National Park?
I’ve always loved mountaineering. While I’m probably not going to climb Denali, I really want to visit Denali National Park. What’s the best time to head to the park?
and all of North America, the best time to visit Denali National Park is in the summer. Temperatures are warmer so you can get outside. Shuttle buses also run during this time of the year, taking you to many of the attractions within the park.
While Denali is the main attraction, make sure to add a few of these suggestions to your trip:
Take a bus tour.
Try to spot the Big Five of wildlife in the park, including caribou, wolves, grizzly bears, Dall’s sheep, and moose.
Take a helicopter tour for an aerial view of Denali
Go whitewater rafting
Play a round of golf at Black Diamond — the only golf course in North America where you can play under the midnight sun due to perpetual summer daylight.
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