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It's important to reserve tickets for narrated bus tours ahead of time; call the numbers provided here or log on to www.reservedenali.com.
With a landmass larger than Massachusetts, Denali National Park and Preserve has too much area for even the most dedicated vacationer to explore in one go. When planning your trip, consider whether you want to strike out on your own as a backcountry traveler or to stay at a lodge nearby and enjoy Denali as a day hiker with the help of a tour or shuttle bus. Both options require some advance planning, for bus tickets or backcountry permits. But both options also offer a magnificent experience.
A nonprofit located on 10 acres of forest across from Denali National Park, the center offers intensive learning experiences that range from a variety of all-inclusive weeklong Road Scholar programs to youth programs, including hands-on research in conjunction with the National Park Service and backpacking trips for high schoolers. Public events, as well as day and evening dinner programs, are offered at intervals throughout summer.
