Denali Hideaway

17/07/2024

Can’t wait to check this out!

03/07/2024

WE’RE OPEN! 🎉 We know guests are worried about Denali National Park being temporarily closed for the current wildfires, but rest assured the Denali area itself is not closed! We can still get you out there to see some dream sights around Denali and continue making your vacation memories special up here in Alaska! 💙🫎 Come ATV with us!!

02/07/2024

02/07/2024

In light of the ongoing Riley Fire that have impacted operations of Denali National Park & Preserve, let’s talk about expectations for travel in Alaska during the summer. As of July 1, 2024, there are 333 fires being tracked across the state. With changing winds, there could be smoke or active fires wherever you go. We certainly want people to still visit our area, but we ask that you pack your patience and adaptability to changing conditions. Discover Denali is an excellent resource to help you explore that the area extends beyond just the national park! Click on the link in bio to discover all the different recreation opportunities, shops and restaurants in our gateway communities. https://www.discoverdenali.org
Thank you to all our first responders!

02/07/2024

Fire Update 7/2 12:00pm

The report from this morning’s fire meeting is that the Riley Fire is now at 10% containment. Two additional hotshot crews are arriving today to assist.

GVEA has completed the known needed repairs to the line and is waiting for permission to re-energize based on firefighting operations. Fire fighting personnel safety and operational needs take priority. The hope is that when the line is re-energized there are no additional repairs needed, but of course, that isn’t guaranteed at this point.

Cell phone service in the canyon has been restored, although power is backup generator, and signal could be lost again.

Train service into Denali remains impacted. If you are in the area and scheduled to depart via train, please report to the Denali princess wilderness Lodge, buildings A and B, at your scheduled departure time for transportation by motorcoach.

Denali National Park and Preserve remains closed.

Local businesses in Healy, Carlo Creek, McKinley Village and Cantwell are operating as normal. Local excursions and tours are still operating as well, for the most part. If you need help turning your lemon into lemonade while in the area, please reach out to us for assistance.

17/02/2024

Open to mile 13!

The Denali Park Road is now open to Mountain Vista (Mile 13)!

Mountain Vista is a popular late winter destination for skiing, snowshoeing, mushing, and more. Trails in this area are not yet packed in, so snowshoes or skis are recommended for traveling anywhere off the road. Stop by the Winter Visitor Center to borrow a pair of snowshoes if you need. Consider checking out the short Mountain Vista Loop trail or exploring further along the park road past Mountain Vista on foot, where the road is closed to vehicles.

Park facilities are limited during the winter, but the Winter Visitor Center is open daily from 9:30 am to 5 pm and the Sled Dog Kennels are open Saturdays and Sundays only from 1 to 4 pm. The Mountain Vista Rest Area has vault toilets and a picnic shelter. For more information about planning a winter trip, visit go.nps.gov/DenaliWinter.

Don't forget to check the weather before your visit! New snowfall may close the road back at Park Headquarters (Mile 3) at any time. Even when the road is open you should expect to encounter snow and ice while driving, particularly on shaded sections of the road. Call us at 907-683-9532 for the most up-to-date information on conditions.

NPS Photo / K. Karnes

27/01/2024

It’s a cold, cold January! We are eager for this cold snap to break!

Quite the cold snap we are in! Supposed to dip even lower next week. How's it looking where you are?