Introducing Alaskaâs national parks
Lonely Planet Editors
Denali rising above the horizon © Getty Images
From grand landscapes where bears outnumber humans to mountain peaks that rise nearly 6000ft above the next-highest mountain in the US, Alaska is a land of superlatives. And with more than half of the country s national park lands by area, there s plenty of wild, pristine landscapes to choose from. Hereâs a rundown on Alaskaâs eight national parks.
Editor s note: during COVID-19 there may be additional travel restrictions. Check the latest guidance in Alaska before planning a trip, and always follow local government health advice.
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This U.S. national park above the Arctic Circle is an adventurer’s dream
Alaska’s Gates of the Arctic National Park features a rugged expanse of mountains, rivers, and wildlife.
In Gates of the Arctic National Park, Takahula Lake lies near the winding Alatna River. Because there are no roads in the park, visitors often travel by rivercraft.Photograph by KILIII YÜYAN
ByJenna Schnuer
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Drawing fewer than 10,000 visitors a year just a fraction of those at other U.S. national parks this remote landscape lies in the Alaska interior, entirely above the Arctic Circle. Its more than 8.4 million acres give intrepid adventurers plenty of room to roam.