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Denali National Park and Preserve

Stony Hill Overlook, Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska | Photo Credit: John Freeman
Stony Hill Overlook, Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska | Photo Credit: Abba’s Creations Photography

Denali National Park and Preserve, located in the interior of Alaska, is a vast and untamed wilderness dominated by the iconic Denali, the highest peak in North America. Encompassing over 6 million acres, the park showcases breathtaking mountain ranges, sweeping tundra, and pristine forests. It is home to diverse wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, moose, and caribou.

Visitors can explore the park’s network of hiking trails, take scenic drives, and embark on wildlife-watching adventures. Denali National Park offers a glimpse into the rugged beauty of the Alaskan wilderness, providing an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. Be sure to visit the park website for current conditions and closures.

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Top Photography Locations and Sights at Denali National Park and Preserve:

As photographers, we know that many of you will only have one chance in a lifetime to visit the National Parks. To make your life easier, we have compiled a list of our top photography locations and sights at Denali National Park and Preserve! While this is not comprehensive, and there are many more amazing sights to see, it should give you a good feel for the park.

Eielson Visitor Center
Eielson Visitor Center
Horseshoe Lake
Horseshoe Lake
Kantishna Hills
Kantishna Hills
McKinley Station Trail
McKinley Station Trail
Mount Healy Overlook
Mount Healy Overlook
Mountain Vista Trail
Mountain Vista Trail
Polychrome Pass Overlook
Polychrome Pass Overlook
Reflection Pond
Reflection Pond
Sable Pass
Sable Pass
Savage River Loop Trail
Savage River Loop Trail
Sled Dog Kennels
Sled Dog Kennels
Stony Hill Scenic Overlook
Stony Hill Scenic Overlook
Teklanika River
Teklanika River
Toklat River
Toklat River
Triple Lakes Trail
Triple Lakes Trail
Wonder Lake
Wonder Lake
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Denali National Park and Preserve Wildlife Photography:

Denali National Park and Preserve is filled with wildlife and biodiversity. If you like wildlife photography, you will love what this park has to offer!

Grizzly Bear
Grizzly Bear
Lynx
Lynx
Moose
Moose
Pika
Pika
Porcupine
Porcupine
Weasel
Weasel

Want to learn more about Denali National Park and Preserve? Check out these maps, guides & books:

  • Denali National Park and Preserve Map (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map)
  • Denali National Park & Preserve Adventure Set: Trail Map & Wildlife Guide
  • Denali National Park: The Complete Visitors Guide to the Mountain, Wildlife, and Year-Round Outdoor Activities
  • Denali National Park and Preserve (Images of America)
  • Historic Denali National Park and Preserve: The Stories Behind One of America’s Great Treasures

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Featured National Park Photographers:

  • Abba’s Creations Photography: Stony Hill Scenic Overlook
  • NPS / Clair Abendroth: Mount Healy Overlook
  • NPS / Emily Mesner: Kantishna Hills, Sable Pass
  • NPS / Laura Vachula: Mountain Vista Trail
  • NPS / Tim Rains: McKinley Station Trail
  • Shutterstock / akphotoc: Eielson Visitor Center
  • Shuttestock / David R Miles: Polychrome Pass Overlook
  • Shutterstock / Derek Rau Studios: Pika in Denali
  • Shutterstock / Derek Rau Studios: Weasel in Denali
  • Shutterstock / Florida Stock: Wonder Lake
  • Shutterstock / Jacob Loyacano: Porcupine in Denali
  • Shutterstock / Jay Yuan: Savage River Loop Trail
  • Shutterstock / Jiri Kulisek: Sled Dog Kennels
  • Shutterstcok / Jnjphotos: Toklat River
  • Shutterstock / Jonathan A. Mauer: Teklanika River
  • Shutterstock / Lijuan Guo
  • Shutterstock / Martina Birnbaum: Triple Lakes Trail
  • Shutterstock / Menno Schaefer: Horseshoe Lake
  • Shutterstock / Michelle Holihan: Lynx in the Hills Near Grassy Pass
  • Shutterstock / Nancy S: Grizzly Bear in Denali
  • Shutterstock / Tomas Pavelka: Moose in Denali

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