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 →
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 →
Q: I’m going to Alaska this summer to see the wildlife, when is the best time to come?
A: The best time to see the large game, such as bears, caribou & wolves would be towards the end of the summer months. We can track the bear migrations along the rivers and into the berry patches as the bears move up the mountains after the salmon runs. The wolf puppies have moved out of their dens and into the open plains as they learn of the world that surrounds them. The Caribou migrate in the northern part of Alaska and depending on the weather and size of the herd to determine where and when they migrate. A little known fact about Caribou – they are the same species as reindeer Rangifer tarandus.
A. Once you have the basics down such as travel times and you understand that Alaska is pretty big so your transportation to and from each activity must be accounted for. Here is a mileage chart to help. You have decided what you want to do and see; such as kayaking in Seward or wildlife viewing deep inside Denali Park. Endless possibilities can be created for you if you give us a call at 800-808-8068. We help you plan for things that you didn’t account for. You just tell us what you want to do, and we’ll work out the logistics so you can have the perfect dream Alaska vacation!
A:Short answer to this question is yes, after all who can forget that historic Alaskan Gold Rush at the turn of the 20th century. These days visitors come to Alaska during summer months and participate on popular gold mining tours, one such tour is El Dorado Gold Mine Tour out of Fairbanks. Kantishna Hills inside Denali National Park up until 1950s was known for gold mining. Fannie Quigley made Kantishna her home during the Kantishna Gold Rush. Quigley’s Cabin is still standing, all renovated. If you are staying at Denali Backcountry Lodge, you can visit the cabin, and you can also pan for gold at the Moose Creek that flows through the lodge. The Moose Creek flows out of Kantishna hills. While on short hikes in the area, the relics of past are scattered around.
