The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Denali National Park and Preserve, Denali National Park and Preserve

Enjoy a warm welcome and experience a true Alaskan lifestyle at Husky Homestead—home of Iditarod Champion, Jeff King. Husky Homestead is widely heralded as an authentic look into rural lifestyles based on 40+ years of Alaskan adventures: from freight hauling on Denali to crossing the finish line in Nome, Alaska with a champion Iditarod team. See puppies upon arrival and share an intimate view of the Alaskan Husky as the team explodes from the dog yard and witness their beauty in motion as they run on our treadmill before hitting the trail for a training run. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating a championship team and carving a life in Alaska's Interior. Hear compelling stories from the trail and see actual racing sleds, arctic survival gear and equipment used to traverse 1100 miles of Alaska's most rugged terrain. Dress in extra layers, wear comfortable shoes, bring bug repellent - and your camera! Our 2021 season will run from June 1 - August 31.

Denali's premier ATV tour company! 4 different guided tours in the Denali area. We use both 4-wheeler ATVs and 2-6 passenger side-by-side ATVs(tandem seating 4-wheelers not used due to safety concerns). Oldest customer to date: 105! We have car seats and booster seats for young children. All riding gear provided.

Denali Horseback Tours is a small, locally owned and operated business based in Healy, Alaska, just few minutes from Denali National Park entrance. We live here year-round and would like to share our Alaskan lifestyle with you! Come ride with us, the closest horseback outfitter to Denali, into some of the most spectacular backcountry in the world, under the midnight sun of Alaska’s north! All reservations must be made in advance, no walk-ins please. Check out denalihorsebacktours.com for more info!

Alaska's premier service for scenic flights and air charters, based in Kantishna - the heart of Denali National Park, and the home of Skyline Lodge.

Fly Denali offers one of the world's most unique and breathtaking experiences - a landing on one of Denali's glaciers! (formerly Mt. McKinley) The flight features nearly two hours of air time over Denali National Park and approximately thirty minutes on the glacier. You'll see all Denali National Park has to offer: taiga forest, alpine tundra, deep gorges, countless mountain peaks and glacial features. This is truly a once in a life time adventure! Our De Havilland Turbine Beaver airplanes have window seats and interactive headsets for all. Fly Denali provides complimentary shuttle service within the Denali National Park area. Fly Denali operates from the Healy River State Airport from May 10th to September 15th and is available year-round for charters or contract work. Fly Denali is a authorized Denali National Park Concessionaire. Safety is our primary concern!

We are excited to announce that Denali Photo Guides will operate this summer! The health & safety of our guests, staff, and community are our top priority and we have modified our tours and developed new products to meet the expectations of the “new normal” and social distancing. From June 1, 2020 we will be operating the tours and photography experiences we are known and loved for. Whether you live in Alaska or are experiencing this great state for the first time, come experience it with us while receiving personalized photography instruction. Read more about our offerings here and book now or visit our website to learn more.

Our 7 hour long sightseeing adventure takes you into and around Denali National Park. We will use our customized 4x4 Chevy PU trucks with 64inch.tractor tires, to take you across glacial riverbeds and up into the mountains above timberline for a nature walk surrounded by extraordinary alpine tundra, flowers and mountain views. You’ll see wildlife, remnants from Alaska’s past and much, much more!

Soar through the boreal forest and over the tundra on the only zipline tour in the Denali National Park area in Alaska! Certified guides will lead you along 6 suspension bridges and 7 thrilling ziplines, including the dual racer finale! 3 hour tours, May – September.

At Denali Fly Fishing Guides, we have everything ready for your next Fly Fishing Trip in the Alaskan Wilderness. When you fish with our Fishing Guides, you will be catching Arctic Grayling and Trout not far from our home in Cantwell. Complete your next fishing trip in Alaska's Open Range by fishing with Denali Fly Fishing Guides.

Visit the home and kennel of Iditarod musher Mike Santos. Learn what it is like to live with the world’s greatest athletes as you visit with our puppies, witness sled dogs in action, and experience running the Iditarod through our multimedia presentation. Enjoy stories of the adventures of living an ever-growing dream both on and off the trail. Discover what it is like to live in the Last Frontier and experience the journey that is Iditarod. DogGoneIt stands out as one of the most memorable experiences of an Alaskan vacation. Not only do you have the chance to learn about the Iditarod and meet the dogs and puppies, but the intimate visit to our Alaskan home gives you the chance to learn about the real experience of living in Alaska and make personal connections with our family. This authentic atmosphere combined with a professional tour experience have made DogGoneIt winner of numerous awards including Activity of the Year and Highest Rated Attraction.