Region
Inland Alaska

Denali National Park, the Wild Tundra, and the Northern Lights in Fairbanks

The Alaska Interior covers the central part of the state, between the Alaska Range to the south and the Arctic Circle to the north. Denali National Park is the region’s main attraction: it is home to Mount Denali, which rises to 6,190 meters, as well as protected wildlife that can be observed from the park’s single road. Fairbanks, Alaska’s second-largest city, serves as a base for viewing the Northern Lights, which are particularly active from late August through April. The region is characterized by a distinct continental climate, with mild summers ideal for hiking and harsh winters perfect for cold-weather activities.

Must-See Attractions in Interior Alaska

Denali National Park: North America's highest peak
Wildlife viewing: bears, caribou, moose, and wolves
Fairbanks: Northern Lights and the Culture of the Far North
Hikes in the tundra and boreal forests

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Wildlife Viewing in Denali National Park

The only road in Denali National Park runs through the tundra for 148 kilometers and allows visitors to observe Alaska’s large wildlife from the park shuttles. Grizzly bears, caribou, moose, Dall sheep, and wolves roam a protected area where vehicle traffic is strictly regulated. Photo stops and scenic overlooks of Mount Denali punctuate this immersion in an untouched subarctic ecosystem.

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Northern Lights in Fairbanks

Located beneath the auroral oval, Fairbanks is one of the world’s best spots for viewing the Northern Lights. From late August through April, clear nights reveal green and purple veils dancing above the boreal forest. Lodges far from city lights offer nighttime aurora-viewing sessions, sometimes combined with outdoor experiences such as the Chena Hot Springs.