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Is Denali Backcountry Lodge open year round?

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Q: Is the Denali Backcountry Lodge open year round? Can we take the Denali Backcountry Adventure in December?

A: The entire towns of Denali and Kantishna shut completely down from around September 15- May 15th.  The traffic lights even shut off.  There is no lodging in or around the Park Entrance during this hiatus.  The Denali Park Road goes unmaintained after the first snow, and the wildlife in the park get a well deserved reprieve from human visitors.  There are plenty of other activities you can partake in while you are staying in this winter wonderland though.  One of the most treasured is seeing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) in Fairbanks.  There are also plenty of winter sports to enjoy including snowmachining, dog mushing, and skiing!

What are some other interesting Alaskan Animals?

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Q: My family is traveling to Alaska next summer (2011) and we’re interested in seeing some Alaskan animals other than the usual Bear, Moose, Caribou etc.  Do you have any Suggestions?

A: We have a lot of interesting bird species, Golden Eagles are a beautiful example. So are the sea mammals that litter our coasts.  A great place to see those are in Seward at the Alaska Sealife Center.  They have sea lions, baby otters, octopus and a massive variety of other unexpected Alaskan wildlife.  Another option is the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.  They have the regular Moose, Caribou, and bears but they also have some surprises.  They have Lynx, Bison, and Musk Ox!  There is also the Alaska Zoo, in Anchorage.  The zoo hosts Polar Bears, wolves, llamas, moose, birds of prey, and even Snow Leopards!