When you're getting away from everyday life, you can't go any further than Denali National Park. The park is 6 million acres of pure, untamed wilderness... and if you're actually able to wrap your brain around that fact, consider that a whopping 16% of those 6 million acres are covered in glaciers! It's definitely not the easiest park to visit: its remote location in Alaska, combined with the often-harsh weather conditions and single, mostly unpaved road through the heart of the reserve make it quite a trek to reach, but don't rule Denali out! It's unlike any other park in the country, and here are the top reasons why it's so unique and worth a visit!
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Right on the border of Denali National Park is Denali State Park, home to Denali Viewpoint North campground. RVs and tents are welcome to set up camp in the Alaskan wilderness and enjoy the fresh air and rugged beauty. The transitioning landscape here is part tundra, part alpine forest, so the views are totally unique and totally stunning. Plus, the location between Anchorage and Fairbanks makes it a nice place to stay when traveling between the cities.
Picking the right time to visit Denali is crucial. May is when some shuttles start to run, with the park's services starting to really open up around early June. July and August bring a lot of rain, and mosquitos along with it. Also, the sun sets much later in the night in Alaska during the summer. Fall is an especially pretty season, when the tundra is at its most colorful, and you have a better chance of catching the Northern Lights. Winter is a very cold and very snowy time to visit, so do plenty of research, bring the appropriate gear, and take all necessary precautions before planning a visit then.