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May 23, 2024 · Here's a list and map of all the national parks in Alaska, with details about how to get there and what to do inside each park.
- Denali National Park
- Kenai Fjords National Park
- Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
- Glacier Bay National Park
- Katmai National Park
- Lake Clark National Park
- Gates of The Arctic National Park
- Kobuk Valley National Park
Getting There: 5-hour drive/8-hour train ride from Anchorage; 3-hour drive/4-hour train ride from Fairbanks. Time: At least 3 days: 2 to get there and back, and another to explore the park. How to do it: Personal vehicles aren’t allowed past the 15-mile mark of the 93-mile park road. Plan to take a bus tour, because you’ll want to go farther than t...
Getting There: 2.5-hour drive/4-hour train ride south of Anchorage. Time: You can do a long day trip from Anchorage, but try to allot two days. How to do it: A day cruise is the most popular way to see the park: You’ll find calving glaciers, steep cliffs along the shoreline, seabirds, and chances to spot whales and other marine mammals. If you have...
Getting There: To the town of McCarthy inside the park, it’s about a 7-hour drive from Anchorage and a 9-hour drive from Fairbanks Time: At least 3 days: 2 to get there and back, and another to explore the park. How to do it: You have 2 route options—both primitive. First is the more popular McCarthy Road, which takes you to the charming community ...
Getting There: This park may be on your cruise itinerary; if not, you’ll need to fly or ferry to Gustavus (easy to do from Juneau) where you can book a day cruise. Time: If you’re on your own, spend one day cruising Glacier Bay, and add one or two more days for activities like a ranger-led hike or sea kayaking. How to do it:Massive, calving tidewat...
Getting There: Floatplane from Anchorage or Homer Time: Day trip for bear viewing, longer for other Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes How to do it:Katmai famous for the large brown bears that converge to feed on salmon at Brooks Falls; go in June and July to spend a magical day there. Or stay for a few days and add a tour into the Valley of Ten Thousan...
Getting There: Floatplane from Anchorage or Homer Time: Day trip for bear viewing, longer to stay at a lodge How to do it:Lake Clark offers bear viewing in an undeveloped area with fewer visitors. Here, coastal brown bears dig for clams or fish for salmon along the shore. Or head inland to visit Dick Proenneke’s hand-built cabin and spend a fascina...
Getting There: 1.5-hour flight from Fairbanks Time: How to do it:Here you’ll find even more remoteness, with no amenities or cell service. The wide-open tundra makes it easy to hike for miles here. Visit the small native village of Anaktuvuk Pass to get a sense of life in the north, or plan a float trip on one of six Wild and Scenic Rivers.
Getting There: Charter plane from Kotzebue or Bettles – about $500 round-trip, with another flight into the park adding some $2,600 for 2–3 people. Time: Can fly in for the day, How to do it:Kobuk is also situated north of the Arctic Circle. Your reward for the high price tag is truly remote Alaska, and the prospect of seeing caribou migrating from...
This interactive map shows the Locations, Names, Areas, and Details of National Parks, State Parks, National Forests, Tribal, and other Public Lands of Alaska. It also shows major cities and rivers for context.
Alaska’s eight national parks are home to some of the state’s most iconic sights. We’ve outlined things to do and how to get to each park so you can choose the outdoor adventure that’s right for you.
Our parks and public lands are vast and varied, from sand dunes to the tallest mountain in North America to rugged coastal islands, highlighting Alaska’s wildlife, natural beauty, Alaska Native culture, and history.
Natural Features: Alaska’s diverse landscape ranges from North America’s highest peak to wild forests, lakes and streams, to the Aleutian Islands and the state’s expansive coastline. Plants and Animals: Alaska is a state of great diversity and is home to wolves, moose, bears, whales and many more wild and wonderful animals.
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