Epic 72 Hours in Denali National Park, Alaska: Best Things To Do 🇺🇸
Epic 72 Hours in Denali National Park, Alaska: Best Things To Do 🇺🇸
Notable moments
- 01:08 Glacier Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna
Chad and Claire board a bright red K2 Aviation ski plane in Talkeetna, Alaska, equipped with passenger headsets. The aircraft flies high above braided river valleys, sharp ridges, and massive mountain ice falls leading into Denali National Park.
Talkeetna, Alaska - 02:08 Glacier Landing in Denali
The ski plane lands directly on the snow-covered surface of a glacier nestled within Denali National Park. Passengers disembark from the aircraft onto the snow to take in dramatic 360-degree views of pristine mountain peaks.
Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska - 04:37 Dining at Base Camp Bistro
At the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, the couple dines at Base Camp Bistro, starting with fresh Alaskan oysters on the half shell served on ice. They pair the oysters with an Alaskan red wine blend and a ginger mocktail before sampling poke bowls and chicken entres.
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Alaska - 05:36 Evening View from Talkeetna Lodge
Standing on the outdoor wooden viewing deck of Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge at 10 PM in late May, Claire showcases the lingering daylight characteristic of the Alaskan summer. A coin-operated viewing telescope on the deck overlooks expansive boreal forest and distant mountain ranges.
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Alaska - 06:22 Morino Grill at Denali Visitor Center
The vloggers stop for lunch at Morino Grill located at the Denali Visitor Center inside the park entrance. They order hot bowls of clam chowder, bison chili, and a flatbread pizza before heading inside to view the museum exhibits.
Denali Visitor Center, Alaska - 08:40 Guided Hike on Nenana River Trail
Led by local wilderness guides, the group hikes along a dirt trail running parallel to the swift Nenana River. Along the way, the guide points out local flora and fauna, offering small samples of edible native plants like fireweed shoots and overwintered lingonberries.
Nenana River, Alaska - 10:40 Off-Road UTV Tour in Denali
Wearing helmets, Chad and Claire navigate a two-person side-by-side off-road vehicle along rugged dirt trails, deep mud puddles, and rocky river beds. The tour reaches high elevation viewpoints surrounded by mountain scenery and tundra vegetation.
Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska - 13:33 Dinner at Denali Thai Food Truck
The travelers order takeout from the Denali Thai Food truck, selecting pad thai, Massaman curry, crispy spring rolls, and Thai iced tea. They carry their meal to an indoor dining space nearby to eat dinner comfortably.
Denali Park Village, Alaska - 14:46 Riding the Alaska Railroad Train
Chad and Claire board an iconic yellow and blue Alaska Railroad passenger train at the station for an eight-hour scenic journey to Anchorage. They sit in a GoldStar double-decker dome car, which features full glass wrap-around upper windows for panoramic landscape viewing.
Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska - 15:33 Dining Car Meal on Alaska Railroad
Passengers are served full meals in the elegant lower-level dining car of the train as it moves through the wilderness. Their meal includes specialty cocktail drinks, Alaskan salmon clam chowder, bison chili, a French dip sandwich, and prime rib.
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