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Introducing Alaska’s 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. Here’s a rundown on Alaska’s eight national parks. Editor's note: during COVID-19 there may be additional travel restrictions. Check the latest guidance in Alaska before planni...