Alaska may be regarded as “The Last Frontier,” but it certainly takes top place in natural beauty and extraordinary wilderness. Denali National Park is the cornerstone of the state’s breathtaking scenery. Every year, visitors flock to surrounding lodging areas and spend their days exploring miles of the park’s pristine landscapes and mountain ranges. Below are reasons to plan your next get-away to Denali.

Why Choose Denali National Park?

1. Millions of Acres to Explore

The park stretches 6 million acres, which makes it bigger than the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and Yellowstone combined. Opportunities for discovery and activity are just as vast. Whether you choose to hike along marked trails, venture off to explore the wilderness, scale Denali, or simply revel in the raw beauty of nature, you’re bound to enjoy the wonders that Denali National Park has in store.

2. Highest Mountain Peak in North America

Mountaineers and hikers across the nation swarm to conquer Denali, which towers 20,310 feet above sea level. If you’re not up to the challenge, you can take in its beauty at ground level. With clear skies, you can see the mountain looming on the horizon anywhere you travel in the park.

3. Diverse Flora & Fauna

A stroll in Denali National Park is accompanied by several furry and feathery residents. From caribou grazing the fields to eagles flying overhead, you’ll feel life brewing around Denali with every turn. Hundreds of plants and flower species bloom throughout the park, and their summertime aesthetic is a sight for all sore eyes.

4. Few Crowds

Finding tranquil, open areas of the park isn’t difficult. One commercial road and a handful of hiking trails allow for a quiet retreat into the rugged Alaskan wilderness. Lodging areas are just as private and secluded when you’re looking to rest and relax.

5. Long Summer Days & Mesmerizing Nights

Alaska is dubbed “Land of the Midnight Sun,” and for a good reason. Summer days in Denali National Park can last over 19 hours, so you don’t have to worry about cutting your expeditions short. In fact, the park still has something special to offer when night falls. Glistening stars stretch across a pitch-black backdrop, creating a uniquely beautiful sight that you must experience. Be warned—you may never see the night sky back at home the same way again.

Comfort, convenience, and quality are essential in planning a trip to Denali National Park. At only 11 miles North of the park, Totem Inn in Healy, AK, is the place to unwind after traversing the Alaskan wilderness. This full-service lodging facility provides a lounge area, restaurant, fitness room, free Wi-Fi, and numerous other amenities to its patrons. To take refuge in Totem Inn’s cozy lodging quarters, visit them online or call (907) 683-6500 for booking inquiries.