Parks

Denali is six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along it see the relatively low-elevation taiga forest give way to high alpine tundra and snowy mountains, culminating in North America's tallest peak, 20,310' Mount McKinley. Wild animals large and small roam un-fenced lands, living as they have for ages. Solitude, tranquility and wilderness await.

Map showing location of park.

Fatal Vehicle Collision Involving Moose in Denali National Park

2025-08-01

A fatal vehicle collision occurred early on the morning of August 1, 2025 near mile 235 of the George Parks Highway, just south of the entrance to the Denali Park Road.

Map of Wildland Fires in and Around Denali National Park and Preserve. Includes fire origins, fire perimeters, towns/villages, and the boundaries of Denali National Park and Preserve.

Open Fires Prohibited in Denali National Park and Preserve

2025-07-02

Effectively immediately, the use of open wood fires is prohibited in Denali National Park and Preserve.

A snowy mountain gully with fixed lines at the bottom and a bright blue sky.

Skier Killed in Avalanche on Mt. McKinley

2025-06-11

A skier was confirmed dead after being caught in a soft slab avalanche from below the Rescue Gully above Camp 14 on Mt. McKinley West Buttress Route at approximately 6:15 p.m. on June 10, 2025.

A glaciated mountainside with text labels marking camp 3 at 11,200 feet, Squirrel point at 12,000 feet, and the Peters Glacier below Squirrel Point.

Body of Fallen Ski Mountaineer Located and Recovered

2025-06-04

The body of a deceased ski mountaineer was recovered on the morning of Wednesday, June 4. Alex Chiu, aged 41 of Seattle, Washington, died as a result of a 3,000-foot fall from the Mt. McKinley West Buttress climbing route on to the Peters Glacier.

Rangers Search for Fallen Ski Mountaineer Delayed by Weather

2025-06-03

Search operations are currently underway for a fallen ski mountaineer on Mt. McKinley’s West Buttress.