At Mount McKinley
Denali National Park is located in the US state of Alaska. The size of the national park is 24,585 km². The tallest mountain in North America, Mount McKinley, renamed Denali, at 6,193 meters is located in Denali National Park.
Denali Mountain – formerly Mount McKinley – in the National Park
A staggering 400,000 visitors come to Alaska’s Denali National Park every year. The national park was founded in 1917. The main part of Denali National Park is a huge mountain massif, located almost in the center of Alaska.
Alaska – original nature
According to act-test-centers, Alaska first came to American attention during the Gold Rush. The idea for establishing Denali National Park came from US Alaskan explorer Sheldon. Denali National Park owes its seclusion and, above all, the extreme climate, that the animal and plant world has been able to be preserved as originally as possible to this day.
Views of Denali’s arctic wilderness from an airplane
Nature’s summer explosion in Denali National Park
Despite the ice and cold, 150 different bird species have been counted in Denali National Park in Alaska. In winter, Alaska and Denali National Park are buried under snow and ice. In Alaska’s short summer, however, the land blooms in all colors.
By no means deserted and quiet in winter
Mountaineering, hiking and wildlife viewing are some of the most popular activities in Alaska’s Denali National Park. In the winter, it’s common to go dog sledding or snowmobiling through Denali National Park. Snowshoeing is also very popular with tourists.
High mountains – glaciers in Denali National Park
Grizzly and Wolf
The largest mammals in Alaska’s Denali National Park are grizzly bears, moose, caribou and wolves. There are also wolverines, foxes, Dall sheep and lynx. Smaller animals of Denali National Park include the beaver, arctic hare, tree squirrel and marmot.
Glacier Bay National Park – Alaska – USA
Glacier worlds
Glacier Bay National Park is located in southern Alaska in the United States of America. The closest town to the sanctuary is Juneau. Glacier Bay National Park is home to seventeen glaciers and numerous very high mountains. Mount Fairweather is the highest mountain in Glacier Bay National Park.
Margarie Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park
The area of the protected area is 13,285 km². As early as 1925, the area of Glacier Bay National Park received the status of “National Monument” of the USA, and in 1980 it became a national park. Approximately 360,000 tourists visit Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park every year.
Fairly inaccessible Glacier Bay National Park
Many visitors head for the national park from the sea with cruise ships. With a bit of luck, you can watch whales on the sea coast. Mountain goats (mountain gazelles) and bears can be found on land. Numerous seabirds can be observed in the coastal area of the national park, with luck also the bald eagle.
Glacier Bay in Alaska – Icy mountain panorama by the sea
Over 200 species of fish have been identified in the waters of the national park. The northern area of Glacier Bay National Park is characterized by mountains, ice and snow. Temperate rainforest can be found in the southern part of the national park.
Camping and leisure activities
Camping in Glacier Bay National Park is available at Bartlett Cove Campground. Backcountry camping is only permitted with permission from the park administration. Numerous hobbies can be practiced in Glacier Bay National Park. Hiking, nature watching, rock climbing, fishing and kayaking are popular in the national park. Sightseeing flights over the protected area are offered.
Admiralty Island National Monument – Alaska
Island with rich nature
Admiralty Island is an island in the southeastern part of the US state of Alaska – USA. It is located in the Alexander Archipelago between the settlements of Juneau and Sitka and is one of the ABC Islands.
Brown bear out and about in the Alaskan snow
The island is about 56 km wide and 145 km long. The island was settled long ago by the Native Americans, the Tlingit. Today there is only one permanently settled village on Admiralty Island, called Angoon.
Virtually no transport infrastructure
A developed road system does not exist within the National Monuments on Admiralty Island. However, the island’s hiking and trekking trails are maintained. The canoe is a very important means of transportation on Admiralty Island. The Admiralty National Monument does not cover the entire island. About 10% of the island does not belong to the protected area. There are some spartan cabins available on Admiralty Island for overnight stays.
Original and rich in animals
Established in 1978, Admiralty Island National Monument has pristine forests and a wild, rugged coastline. The forests are part of the Tongass National Forest. The island has a rich wildlife; the island is known for the many brown bears that feel at home there.
Lonely lake with a kayak in front of a mountain backdrop on Admiralty Island
Natural treasures on Admiralty Island
The American bald eagle occurs in a high population density in the region. The rare Sitka black-tailed deer live on Admiralty Island. Otherwise, the island is quite lonely and almost deserted. Clean and cold mountain lakes are home to a rich world of fish with a high level of biodiversity. In summer, wild salmon fill the clear torrents. In the sea around the island, sea lions and whales can be observed with luck.
Sparsely inhabited island
A total of about 650 people live on the island. The highest point, Eagle Peak, is about 1,395 meters high. There is a mine in the north of the island. In addition to silver and gold, other metallic ores are mined there. The mine is not part of the National Monument.
