Discovering Denali: A Complete Reference Guide to Denali National Park and Mount McKinley, Alaska

by Dow Scoggins

Overview

Preparing for a trip where the forecast is chance of sunshine, partly cloudy, rain, and possibly an earthquake is a daunting task. Discovering Denali is an all-inclusive tour guide to Denali National Park and Mount McKinley.

Find the secrets of Denali's treasures:

• The Denali Grand Slam--Dall sheep, caribou, moose and grizzly bears
• Arctic High Altitude Mountaineering
• Local festivals and events such as the Nenana Ice Classic and the Talkeetna Moose Dropping Festival
• The annual lottery to be allowed to drive the length of the park

Discovering Denali is a compendium of all things Denali, including hiking and climbing maps, summer and winter activities, wildlife, local towns, and state parks.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780595297375
Publisher:	iUniverse, Incorporated
Publication date:	01/04/2004
Pages:	324
Sales rank:	581,883
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d)

Table of Contents

	Foreword	vii
	Preface	ix
Chapter 1	History of Denali National Park	1
Chapter 2	Driving and Transportation to the Park	6
Chapter 3	Transportation Within the Park	35
Chapter 4	Visitor and Information Centers	41
Chapter 5	Weather-Be Prepared!	48
Chapter 6	The Wildlife and the Land	51
Chapter 7	Camping in Denali National Park	66
Chapter 8	Hiking in Denali National Park	78
Chapter 9	Denali National Park by Section	83
Chapter 10	Denali National Park Kennel	136
Chapter 11	Climbing Denali	140
Chapter 12	Lodging around Denali National Park	179
Chapter 13	Restaurants Near Denali National Park	209
Chapter 14	Summer Activities Around Denali National Park	213
Chapter 15	Winter Activites-Denali National Park and Surrounding Areas	233
Chapter 16	State Parks and Recreation Areas Near Denali	248
Chapter 17	Businesses & Towns Near or In Denali National Park	262
Chapter 18	Towns On the Way to Denali National Park	269
Chapter 19	Men, Women, and Dogs of Denali	283
Chapter 20	Alaskan and Denali Terms	286
Chapter 21	Calendar of Events Near Denali National Park	288
	Bibliography	293
	Index	295