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Travel questions about Denali

Where is Denali National Park?

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Q: Where is Denali National Park?

A: Denali National Park is located at the interior of Alaska. Entrance of the park is along the George Parks Highway, which is about 240 miles north of Anchorage and 120 Miles south of Fairbanks. If you are traveling from Anchorage or Fairbanks, you can get to Denali National Park aboard Alaska Railroad. From Anchorage, alternatively, you could also get to Denali aboard Anchorage Denali Express motorcoach.

Towns Between Anchorage And Denali

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Q: Are there interesting towns or communities to visit between Anchorage and Denali National Park?

A: Of course! Alaska has tons of interesting little towns nearly everywhere you go, and the stretch from Anchorage to Denali is no exception.  The towns you will pass on your way to Anchorage, (or at least pass close to) are: Continue reading →

Attending Alaska Cabin Nite Dinner Theater?

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Q: Can we attend Alaska Cabin Nite Dinner Theater staying at Denali Cabins?

A: Alaska Cabin Nite Dinner Theater is a popular dinner theater performance conducted in an authentic log paneled roadhouse. This performance is presented at McKinley Chalet Resort, which is located about a mile north of the park entrance. If you are staying at Denali Cabins, you can absolutely attend Alaska Cabin Nite Dinner Theater performance; however, there are few limitations.

Alaska Cabin Nite Dinner Theater operates under two seating each night (there are some nights with only one seating), 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM. If you are staying at Denali Cabins, you can attend the 5:30 PM seating, but not the 8:30 PM seating. 5:30 PM seating works well with the regular shuttle run to and from Denali National Park Visitor Center operated by Denali Cabins, which in turns connect with the shuttle to the Alaska Cabin Nite Dinner Theater provided by the theater. Because the 8:30 PM seating ends after 10:00 PM and the last shuttle run from the Visitor Center to Denali Cabins leaves the Visitor Center at 9:30 PM, it is strongly advised not to take the 8:30 PM seating unless you have your own mode of transportation.

What car necessities should I have during travel from Anchorage to Denali?

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Q: What car necessities should I have during travel from Anchorage to Denali?

A: We at Alaska Denali Tours feel it is necessary to keep you safe and by giving you these tips on traveling in a personally owned vehicle or rental car on your way to and from Denali: Continue reading →

What is the best Mosquito repellant to use in Alaska?

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Q: What is the best Mosquito repellant to use in Alaska?

A: DEET is designed for direct application to human skin to repel insects, rather than kill them. After it was developed by the U.S. Army in 1946, DEET was registered for use by the general public in 1957. After completing a comprehensive re-assessment of DEET, EPA concluded that, as long as consumers follow label directions and take proper precautions, insect repellents containing DEET do not present a health concern. Continue reading →