denali sled dog kennel tour

A place to experience life on the tundra with friendly Alaskan huskies! Join us on a guided summer tundra walk, or winter excursion on the edge of Denali National Park.

Welcome to Moon Dog Kennel

Connect with your wild side

Located on the edge of Denali National Park and along the historic Stampede Trail, our hour-long tundra walk will take you off the trail and into the wild tundra landscape, where you'll be accompanied by a guide and group of free-running Alaskan huskies.

Connect with the locals

The Alaskan huskies of Moon Dog Kennel are directly related to the sled dogs of Denali National Park, which has a 100+ year history of mushing. Your guides, Courtney and Brian, are long-time residents of the area and excited to welcome you into the life of a musher in Interior Alaska.

Connect with each other

Our Tundra Walks happen only one time per day and are limited to 8 people. Our focus is on facilitating organic experiences that foster meaningful and lasting connections with the land, the dogs and most importantly, you!

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Summer Tundra Walks

Winter Excursions

To our future guests,

At Moon Dog Kennel, we're driven by our deep love of Alaskan wilderness, boundless companionship with our dogs and the inherent need to connect and share the Denali landscape with each and every one of you. Whether you join us for a summertime tundra walk with the dogs or a multi-day, winter expedition, mushing to our rustic cabin in the woods, we hope that you leave Denali feeling more connected to this place, our animals and to each other. We look forward to meeting you!

Happy trails and wagging tails,

- Brian and Courtney

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Join us for an intimate visit to our home and kennel, meet the dogs, and experience the iditarod. , 2015 highest rated attraction 2017 highest rated attraction 2018 highest rated attraction 2019 highest rated attraction john hall's alaska tours, employee choice awards 2015 attraction of the year 2016 activity of the year 2017 activity of the year 2018 activity of the year premier alaska tours, kennel with tour, come share in our lifestyle, our love of sled dogs, and the beauty of alaska., take time to step into the life of an alaskan family living an ongoing dream, tours are offered at 8:00 am and 7:00 pm daily, transportation provided from denali area lodging. contact us for more information., 907-768-2700.

I cannot say enough great things about this tour. As a tour director, I strive to give my guest the very best and Caitlin and Mike always deliver. I have sent countless guests on the tour and they love it. I even had one couple tell me in the 30 years of cruise adventures, Dog Gone It is by far their favorite of all time.

Thanks for the tour, talk, and insight to your world as owners, breeders, coach, and competitors as a musher, also sharing your babies with us tonight. If the world has gone to the dogs, its here in Alaska! Bob & Judy Laven

I wanted to thank you again for allowing us to visit your kennel. We thoroughly enjoyed learning about your experiences and seeing your dogs. - Brian and Paula Baldwin

DENALI VIEW SNOWMOBILE & SLED DOG KENNEL TOUR

TALKEETNA, AK DECEMBER - APRIL

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• User Ages: 8+
• Hour Glass Duration: 3.5 Hour

Take a Talkeetna Snowmobile Tour and Explore the Sled Dog’s Kennels!

Get the best of both worlds with snowmobiling and dog mushing — two of Alaska’s best activities! Located in Talkeetna, a popular small Alaskan town with all the rustic charm you are looking for, you will have an adventure of a lifetime.

• We begin your tour by meeting at our authentic Alaskan log cabin to get outfitted in top of the line winter gear (coat, pants, boots and helmet).
• After receiving riding instructions, you’ll travel via your brand new ski-doo snowmobile through the majestic wilderness on private, groomed, trails to the Battle Dawg’s* kennels.
• Once arrived, you’ll be able to warm up with complimentary hot beverages in a 40’ yurt with stunning views of Denali.
• After you’ve warmed, you’ll get to meet the dog team of the ten-time Iditarod musher, Rick Casillo. Visit with the dogs (AND PUPPIES!!), learn about mushing and don’t forget PICTURES!
• Your adventure will continue as we make our way back to our starting point through the woods and over the river.

Additional Information

• All participants must be able to speak and understand complex English
• A valid driver’s license is required for all drivers
• This tour can be physically demanding.

*Battle Dawgs is a non-profit that provides outdoor rehabilitation camps for combat veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress, brain injury or any other combat-related injury. Funds from this tour go directly to Battle Dawgs to continue providing therapeutic camps for our Nation’s heroes.

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Squid Acres Kennel is based near Denali National Park. With locations in Cantwell, AK and the remote Susitna Lodge on the Denali Highway. We provide a place for sled dogs to do what they love most: RUN!  Please follow along this year as we train for the Yukon Quest and Iditarod or come visit for a kennel tour and go for a dogsled ride .

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ONE DAY DOG SLED TRIPS

If you are in the Denali National Park area, and looking for a fantastic Winter tour, take a one day dog sled trip!  A dog sled day trip is $140-395 per person for 1-4 hour trip. We have over 35 years of guiding experience in the area we are guiding, in and around Denali National Park in the Stampede Valley.  This experience has allowed us to offer the best choices for our guests.  Day trips are run directly out of our kennel at EarthSong Lodge, so you can meet the dogs and watch hookup after we gear you up with our cold weather gear.  All trips are interactive with the opportunity to drive the dog team while sharing a sled with a guide.  You can actually drive the guide sled for part of the trip, instead of just sitting in a sled basket or on a tag (pulled) sled behind the main sled.  There is no better way to get a real exposure to dog sledding on a day trip anywhere!  Length of trips and start of guiding season may be dictated by adequate snow cover.  While most day trips are with smaller groups of 1-3, at times we can do trips with larger groups.  Children are welcome upon review.  We run our dog sled tours for varied amounts of time:

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A convenient hotel pickup kicks off this fun three-hour tour to the Wolf's Den Kennel, home to Iditarod finisher Mark Santos, his family, and their 60 or so sled dogs. The kennel is in the small outpost of Cantwell. It takes about 30 minutes to drive there, but between your tour guide's narration and the scenery it goes by quickly.

All part of the grand Alaska adventure.

Puppies are there to greet you when you arrive at the kennel. Playful bundles of furry cuteness now, these young Alaskan Huskies will take their turn in the harness in a few years. You'll learn about the raising and training of canine athletes from their experienced handlers, and then see the adult dogs in action during a training run demonstration. From here you'll move inside for a presentation about the Iditarod Sled Dog Race itself. This "Last Great Race on Earth" is the pinnacle of Alaskan sled dog racing, a 1,000-mile fete that's fascinating to learn about from a musher whose done it.

Along with tales from the Iditarod and more time to meet the sled dogs, you'll also get a taste of the Alaska lifestyle in general. Rebuilding the homestead, living in a log cabin without running water, planning out grocery runs over 200 miles away. It's all part of the grand Alaska adventure! The three-hour tour concludes with a return narrated trip to the Denali Park area.

The DogGoneIt Denali Kennel tour starts with a pickup in the Denali Park area and includes about 1.5 hours of narrated transportation and 1.5 hours at the sled dog kennel.

What to Bring

A portion of the tour is conducted outside. Bring a coat or rain jacket and wear comfortable close-toed walking shoes.

Transfers & Meeting Points

The tour operator provides roundtrip narrated transportation from the Grande Denali Lodge, Denali Bluffs, Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, McKinley Chalet, Denali Park Village, and Grizzly Bear Resort. Drop-offs are made at the same hotels as well as the train depot. The tour does not permit guests to drive their own vehicle due to limited parking.

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Quick Facts

• Duration 3 Hours
• Options 8 AM, 7 PM
• Operating Dates Daily from 5/15/2024 to 9/13/2024
• Activity Level Less Active

What's Included

• Look into the life of mushers and sled dogs in Alaska.
• Guaranteed puppy time.
• Sled dog training and multimedia race presentations.

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"I can't believe how much we learned. The tour guide was great. And of course the sled dogs were the best!"

~Marcus from Oregon~

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Crazy Dog Kennels, (dba Alaska Wild), operates a variety of activities for the entire family -- both during the winter and summer months.  Winter activities include something as simple as a walk on snowshoes into the Alaskan forest to see what the wildlife tracks have written into the snow.  Or--the more adventuresome can experience a snowmobile expedition far into the outback.  Try your hand at catching a trout through the ice from one of our heated ice fishing tents.  Explore the underside of a glacier and see the incredible crystals of an ice cave.  During the summer months; we offer August Denali Highway informational tours that explore the high country of the Denali Highway.  October will find excellent photo opportunities for those who might wish to get some moose close-ups during the breeding season.  John Schandelmeier will be your knowledgeable guide.  A life-long Alaskan, John has spent his lifetime in the outback of Alaska.

Snowshoeing

Take a walk into the taiga near timberline.  read the text nature's creatures have left in the snow.  snowshoe hares have passed their peak in alaska's interior, however we can still find the tracks of these snow white bunnies near the kennel.  sharptail grouse, coyotes, fox and lynx also call this area home.  moose and caribou are common sights in our area.  we can always find a moose to photograph .

$45 pp.   2 person minimum

Snowmobile Charters

Take a trip further off the beaten  path  our snowmobile charters are tailored to fit your needs. if you want to travel cross-country to a specific destination or just go on a ride under the aurora; we can do it, don’t want to walk to an ice cave ride in comfort in our 10’ travel sled. castner ice cave is a common destination —- but it is crowded there are other less accessible glacier ice cave locations. the gulkana glacier and denali highway trips are also on our menu. the chances are —- if you have a place to go; we have already been there. for the adventuresome we can do drop-offs and pick up. our fifty plus years of experience in the alaska range and on snowmobiles give you the comfort of knowing you are in good hands. call 907-388-6039 or text 907-750-2619 for specific pricing and availability. e-mail; [email protected] or [email protected], we do not rent snowmobiles; charters will ride in our travel sled which carries 2-5 people depending on snow conditions..

We offer charters to the Gulkana Glacier. Gulkana, as is the case with all glaciers, has an ice cave. It is not as spectacular as Castner, but rarely will we encounter another person. Gulkana Glacier is approximately an 8 mile (one-way) trip from the highway.

We also provide travel to the Black Rapids Glacier. The ice cave at Black Rapids is good. Black Rapids is a 6 mile ride from the highway. Check with us a few days in advance on either of these trips…… Ice caves can close up during the winter due to overflow. The Black Rapids trip is subject to high winds and rough traveling conditions, it is not for everyone.

Other glaciers in the area may also be visited. Email [email protected] for information.

Snow conditions in Isabel Pass, (south of Delta where the Castner Ice Caves are located), are excellent. Due to a very high snowpack in the winter of 2022-23, glacial rivers ran high this past summer. Many of the Ice caves underwent dramatic changes. The popular Castner cave foot traffic remains at a high level. Castner has hosted in excess of 5000 visitors the for the past three winters. March and April are the peak months. We do snowmobile charters in the area for those who are either unable, or prefer not to walk. The weather in the Pass is habitually windy, so please prepare. There is not always a decent walking trail into the Castner Ice caves, so bring appropriate snowshoes or skis. Tha distance from the parking area to the Glacier is just over a mile. -20 and winds of 15-30mph. is not uncommon.

Ice Fishing

Try your luck fishing through the ice.  some luck, a little skill and a lot of patience are the requirements for a successful ice fishing trip.  remember; the fish have to come to you  our area lakes have rainbow and lake trout, arctic char and landlocked salmon.  heated ice fishing tents are provided when the temperatures are frigid or the wind is a bit too much, february 2024—- fishing is beginning to improve in the deeper lakes. rainbow trout and landlocked silver salmon are biting, though fishing can be hit and miss still. check in for current fishing information. [email protected].

January 2024; Ice Cave access is good at this time. There is decent snow near all of the more accessible caves. However, safety is aLways our first concern. Keep up with recent updates on this page. The popular Castner Cave entrance collasped this past spring. The Cave still exists but the entry location has changed. One should not just walk blandly into the underside of a glacier… Also be aware that the present entry location is on the edge of an avalanche zone.

There are many ice caves in the alaska range. most of alaska's glaciers have some sort of ice cave.  the summer snow melt streams carve serpentine caverns under the ice.  incredible crystals form near the entrances.  venture further inside and marvel at the compressed clear ice.  one never knows what might be frozen into eternity under a glacier.  once, we found a long-frozen varying hare estimated to be over 1000 years old.  this tour is dependent on the season.  ice caves change every season and are commonly not available until december --- and usually well into april.  transportation to the ice caves varies depending on cave location.  most caves are located several miles from the highway. castner caves may be available. castner glacier is closer to the highway and offers relatively easy walking accessibility. s we no longer take dogteams to castner due to the high volume of foot traffic..

Other caves are available somewhat further off of the beaten path. Contact us for pricing.

Castner entrance 2021. 2023; This portion of the cave now only exists as an archway. Odds are good that this will colllapse by late June of 2023.

Wildlife opportunities.

Moose are almost always around and don’t mind photographers. The deep snow and ice of the winter of 2022 hit the population hard. However, we can always find some. Bison can be seen reliably. The Macomb caribou herd has spent much of this winter near the highway and have been readily visible from the highway system. Coyotes, fox and various grouse may be seen. Do not expect to see a wolf……unless luck is with you! text 907-750-2619 for more information

Grayling and Lake Trout fishing

Travel by river boat on the Maclaren River during the month of August.  Grayling are abundant in the clear streams flowing into the Maclaren until the 3rd week in August.  Lake trout fishing will remain good until freeze-up, but if you opt for a late trip, be prepared for cold temperatures.

Grayling trips start at $125 pp.

Other fishing trips dependent on location.  Most Lake Trout trips begin at $225 pp

Denali Highway History and Viewing

Meander along the Denali Highway at a leisurely pace.  Stop for lunch at a scenic overview.  Should it be raining -- have lunch at one of the Lodges spaced along the Denali Highway.  Your guide is JohnSchandelmeier.  John has 50 years on the Denali Highway as a resident or the Paxson/Maclaren area..  He knows the history and the landmarks as no other.  Travelers will learn local history, geologic landmarks, flora and fauna.  Plus stories from years spent traveling this area by foot, snowmobile, dog team and by airplane. 

Lodging Near Denali National Park in Healy, AK

Earthsong lodge & denali dog sled expeditions.

EarthSong Lodge offers a variety of summer and winter adventures, ranging from lodge-based accommodations to overnight camping trips. In the summer, guests stay in their own single story honey-colored log cabin , complete with private baths, full and queen size beds, and hand-crafted furnishings. An evening slide show program by our staff Naturalist is also provided.

One of the highlights of EarthSong Lodge is a visit to the sled dog kennels , home to the friendliest working huskies in Alaska.  In the past we have had our dogs on site for guests to visit.  While we are still offering guided tours through Denali Park in the winter, we do not have any sled dogs on the property after the 2023 season.  The kennel will be open for guests to see displays and equipment used by our teams for both guiding and extended arctic expeditions.  Dog sledding has been at the heart of EarthSong since opening in 1997, and the kennel will continue to reflect our ties with the mushing world.  Hours for kennel walk-through are TBA.  We also offer winter dog sled tours !

EXTENDED STAY SPECIAL:

After a very challenging 2020 and 2021 season, we are all looking forward to more normal summers at EarthSong and Denali.  In celebration of the more-positive tourism outlook, we are offering an extended stay discount for anyone booking with us.  Stay at least four nights and you will get a 10% discount.  Stay at least 6 nights and receive a 20% discount.  This is for a limited time, and open for any nights in our 2023 summer season.  To receive the discount, go through our website online reservation system (not available if you book via another online service).  Use the contact form on this site and let us know your plans, then book the reservation.  Your balance will be adjusted to reflect the 10 or 20% discount.  This discount must be requested right after you reserve.  As always, let us know if you have any questions!

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR 2024 SUMMER SEASON:

EarthSong Lodge will be open for the 2024 Summer Season, beginning May 20th.   Changes to our schedule are not expected.  Henry’s Coffeehouse will be open for take-out every morning.

Our normal cancellation policy is back in effect starting 2023.  There are COVID exceptions if a large-scale interruption in tourism occurs (like mandatory quarantine, etc.), but we do not foresee that.  If you have any questions on our cancellation policy, please contact us.

Guests should also visit the Denali National Park website or our Facebook page to get updates on park access.  Denali will be operating almost normally this summer, but you should stay current on park policies prior to arrival.  We are also here to help you navigate things, as we always have offered our guests.

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Backcountry winter trips in Denali National Park, where you run your own sled dog team of friendly huskies, are available from November through March. Visit our Winter Activities page and Dog Sledding pages for more information. Our winter business now has exclusive use of a series of backcountry huts, for dog sled passenger trips and cross-country ski-support trips.

Our latest additions are two cabins near the coffeehouse, one a queen-suite cabin and one a standard cabin.  Both have porches overlooking the Alaska Range.  The Red Lantern Cabin and Stampede Cabin make our cabin total at 14 for our property, with five different sizes and floorplans to choose from.

Alaska is the largest state in the United States, and while most people are aware that this state offers a lot of adventure, amazing scenery, and excitement, it can be difficult to know where to start when you are looking to plan your next vacation. When you are looking for a fun adventure to enjoy, coming to EarthSong Lodge & Denali Dog Sled Expeditions in Healy, AK is a great option. There are a variety of reasons why you should choose lodging near Denali National Park for your Alaskan vacation.

Access to Denali National Park

One of the main reasons why people continue to come to EarthSong Lodge & Denali Dog Sled Expeditions is that it can provide a great way to see and experience Denali National Park. The Denali National Park is well known for being one of the country’s most beautiful and exquisite national parks. It is home to a lot of wildlife, has some amazing scenery, and is a great place to spend your vacation. When you come to EarthSong, you will benefit from guided tours that will help ensure you see the great sights but also are safe.

Lodging Options

Another benefit of coming here is that you can receive lodging during certain times of the year. From May through September, you can enjoy a comfortable bed and breakfast experience unmatched by others in the area. This will provide you with immediate access to the national park but is also cozy and comfortable at the end of a long day. Each cabin has full-size comfortable beds with duvet covers, a private bath, electric heat, and room-darkening shades that will ensure a great night’s rest.

Dog Sledding Options

When the weather turns cold, EarthSong Lodge & Denali Dog Sled Expeditions will no longer offer the same lodging options. However, they still provide you with a lot of fun and excitement. This company has a great dog sledding service that will provide you with a fun and memorable way to quickly move through the national park. This is a unique experience you will likely not be able to find outside of Alaska.

Great Reputation

If you are planning a trip to Alaska, you will want to know that you are making the right choice when it comes to accommodations. EarthSong Lodge & Denali Dog Sled Expeditions has been serving the community and tourists from all over the world since 1996.

When you are looking to take a trip to Alaska, you can find many great activities and adventures to enjoy. One place that will provide a lot of fun and excitement is EarthSong Lodge & Denali Dog Sled Expeditions in Healy, AK. If you would like to learn more about this lodging and dog sled location, you should call the team today by dialing 907-683-2863.

SEE OUR WINTER TOURS: Besides the guided dog sled tours where you drive your own team, we now have Alaska Cross-Country Ski Trips! You can ski from cabin to cabin with just a fanny pack, while a dog team hauls all your gear.

We are located on Stampede Road, 4 miles off the Parks Highway. Stampede Road parallels the Denali National Park road, and we are just above tree line which is at elevation 2,000 feet with sweeping views of the Alaska Range right out front of a wide open tundra. It’s very scenic and beautiful, away from the tourist crowds and 17 miles northwest of Denali National Park. It takes guests an average of 20-25 minutes to arrive at the park. Click for directions to our Denali Cabins .

The Lodge is open Mid May – Mid September. Please call for Details. In the Winter, our Sled Dog guests stay at a B&B close to our property.

Fun and Exciting Things to Do in Denali National Park

D enali National Park and Preserve, located in south-central Alaska, is a six-million-acre site that attracts tourists for its recreational opportunities, which include facilities for camping, as well as hiking and cycling trails. The only service road that passes through Denali National Park is a 91-mile road that runs through the center of the park. Visitors also have a chance to observe wildlife specimens that include caribou, black bears, and golden eagles.

Denali National Park is about 240 miles north of Anchorage and about 120 miles south of Fairbanks. Denali covers more than 6 million acres and its best-known features are the 20,320 ft. high Mt. McKinley and the vast untouched wilderness surrounding it.

The park was established as a wildlife refuge in 1917 and since then millions of visitors have enjoyed its beauty. There are so many things to do in Denali National Park including a wide variety of activities for you to choose from which guarantees that you will have an unforgettable experience.

Things to Do in Denali National Park

Mt. mckinley.

Mt. McKinley, known as Denali by locals, is the highest peak in North America at an elevation of approximately 20,320 feet, according to Lanier Publishing International. This mountain was first sighted by European explorers in 1794 by George Vancouver. It was a major digging site for miners during the Klondike Gold Rush of the 19th century.

Mt. McKinley received its current name in 1897 when it was named after President William McKinley. The mountain has two summits: the North and South. The North summit, which stands at approximately 19,000 feet, was first reached in 1910, while the higher summit, the South, was reached in 1913. Although relatively few climbers aim for the mountain’s summit, many people regularly climb Mt. McKinley and take advantage of its hiking trails.

Wonder Lake

Wonder Lake is located 85 miles from the Denali National Park Visitor Center. Its only access is a five-hour ride on the park’s shuttle bus. The lake offers opportunities for boating activities and is surrounded by hiking trails and picnic areas. Wonder Lake also is a popular tent-camping spot and provides campers with lavatory facilities. The campgrounds offer scenic views of Mt. McKinley.

Mt. Healy Overlook Trail

The Mt. Healy Overlook Trail is a two-mile path that rises to an elevation of 1,700 feet, providing climbers with views of Denali Park’s entrance and the Nenana River Valley. The trail begins at the Murie Science and Learning Center. Hikers walk through various forest and tundra regions before reaching the top, which offers an opportunity to observe a variety of wildlife. The round-trip hiking excursion usually lasts four to five hours.

Toklat River Valley

The Toklat River Valley is accessed by a three-hour shuttle bus ride from the park’s Visitor Center and offers hiking trails and fishing opportunities in the Toklat River. Tent-camping sites also are available along the riverfront. But since the Toklat River may change its course during the summer months, access to this region of the park can be limited. Mountain climbing opportunities also are available at the nearby Mount Sheldon, which was named after one of the park’s original explorers, Charles Sheldon.

Things to Do in Denali National Park & Activities

Exploring Denali National Park can entail a day trip or an extended wilderness excursion. If you’re interested in wildlife, you can spend time quietly bird watching; more than 160 species of birds make their home at the park . If you’re looking for a more active experience, throw on a pair of snowshoes and a backpack with your camping gear . On and off the beaten path, opportunities for activity abound in Denali.

Parts of the park are off limits for personal vehicles to protect the untouched wilderness of Denali, which is why several tour companies offer bus tours that take you to restricted areas of the Denali for the best wildlife viewing the park has to offer. The highlights of the wildlife viewing include grizzly bears, black bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, and eagles. An experienced tour guide helps you to spot the fauna and tells you about the biology and geology of the region.

Flightseeing

The best way to see Mt. McKinley, the Grand Ascent, and the Cantwell Glacier is from an airplane flying above the glacier and the snow-covered peaks of Mt. McKinley. Tour companies also offer helicopter tours and some of them combine short hiking expeditions in the Denali National Park with the tour.

Sled Dog Kennel Tours

Sled dog racing and Alaskan Huskies are a tradition in Alaska. During the dog kennel tours, you will meet champion Iditarod race dogs, observe summer training activities and learn about the sport of sled dog racing.

Denali National Park has six established campgrounds, all of which are open in the summer for both tent and recreation vehicle camping; Riley Creek Campground remains open in the winter. For a less conventional experience, consider camping in the backcountry area south of the Alaska Range crest. Camp in any spot at least a half-mile away from the park road. Fires are not permitted in the park during the summer.

Hiking in Denali can be as adventurous as you’d like it to be. You can either stay on an established trail or venture out into the wilderness. Established trails stay close to the park road, and most begin at the visitor center. If you plan on hiking off-trail, park officials recommend that you take a shuttle bus into the park and get off wherever you’d like. Avoiding spruce forests and alder will expedite your travels through the park.

Mount McKinley and Mount Foraker are the most popular peaks in the park. Some climbing destinations require flying into the area, including Ruth Glacier and Eldridge Glacier. You can reach other peaks, including Mount Brooks, via the park road. Climbers attempting Mount McKinley and Mount Foraker must register with the park at least 60 days before their journey. Other climbers must only get a backcountry mountaineering permit.

You can explore all 92 miles of Denali Park Road via bicycle. The road is paved until mile 15, at which point it becomes graded gravel. A designated bike trail goes between the Denali Visitor Center and the Nenana River. If you want to turn your cycling trip into an overnight experience, you can camp in the park as long as your bicycle remains 25 yards away from the road once you establish your campsite.

Denali National Park is blanketed with snow during the winter, providing a canvas for cross-country skiing. You can ski on dog sled trails, along the park road, or create your own trail in the backcountry. Telemark downhill skiing and snowboarding are also permitted, but you should not travel into areas with avalanche hazards unless you have the proper training. Downhill skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to travel with a group.

Whitewater rafting in class I, II, III, and IV rapids on the Nenana River will surely not leave you dry. You paddle through some of the most beautiful portions of the Nenana River and you might even see glimpses of the Denali wildlife on your way down the river. Both family-friendly and daredevil tours are available.

Final Thoughts on Things to Do in Denali National Park

A handful of hiking trails begin either from or close to the Denali Visitors Center. You can either follow the trails or pick out your own path in the park. Park rangers also lead daily hikes to the park and teach you interesting facts about the park, including its flora and fauna and geology. You can also easily combine camping with your hiking adventure . You need a permit for overnight stays and permits can be acquired at the Backcountry Information Center.

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In fundraising pitch, Iditarod planners say financial woes could jeopardize epic sled dog race

The future of the “Last Great Race” is uncertain, officials said in an appeal to supporters. The message comes at a time when major Iditarod sponsors have dropped out, and inflation has increased the cost of participation.

On Tuesday, race officials  emailed  fans to say one of the race’s key fundraisers, its winter raffle, isn’t getting typical levels of support. With five days before the draw, only about 60% of the tickets have sold.

The email suggested the race may not happen next year if the tickets do not sell out. “This may sound dramatic, but it is absolutely the unfortunate truth,” organizers wrote.

“Without this fundraiser and the sale of these tickets, we would not be able to put this race on each year,” they wrote.

This week the race was dealt another blow when a state legislative committee nixed a $1.4 million funding request that race officials said would have buoyed the struggling endeavor.

On Monday, Rep. Andy Josephson, D-Anchorage,  proposed  a $1.4 million grant from the state budget to the Iditarod Trail Committee, which operates the race.

“I thought it would be a popular amendment,” he said. “And I think it probably pencils out, in terms of economic gain to the state.”

“Who can vote no against the Iditarod?” said Rep. Dan Ortiz, I-Ketchikan.

Six members of the 11-person finance committee could — and did — vote no, and the amendment was defeated.

Rep. Will Stapp, R-Fairbanks, was one of the ‘no’ votes and said Tuesday that no one would say that the Iditarod isn’t important, but there are a significant number of budgetary unknowns facing lawmakers, and those must be addressed before considering a grant. He said there may be opportunities to add funding for the race later in the budget-writing process.

“There are many other bites at the apple,” he said.

Rep. Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, said his no vote wasn’t a vote against the race itself.

“It was more along the lines of just being fiscally conservative. It’s an issue I don’t know a lot about. I’m very much a supporter of the Iditarod race and quite frankly would like to learn a little more about (the issue),” he said.

Race officials did not respond to a request for comment on Tuesday.

It has been a hard year for the race: three dogs  died on the trail , ending its five-year streak without a dog death, and  five more dogs died  in training when teams were struck by snowmachines.

Several major race sponsors have  ended their support  for the race in the last several years, after criticism from the animal rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Those include the pet food company Nutanix, Alaska Airlines, ExxonMobil and Coca Cola.

The loss of major sponsors isn’t the only problem. Race officials have cited economic realities.

Inflation has increased the cost of dog food substantially. Some mushers  report  spending more than $40,000 per year to feed their teams. Many mushers are also reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, when travel restrictions closed off opportunities to offer sled dog tours to tourists — a source of off-season income for many.

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Will it be easy to find my way in the Moscow Metro? It is a question many visitors ask themselves before hitting the streets of the Russian capital. As metro is the main means of transport in Moscow – fast, reliable and safe – having some skills in using it will help make your visit more successful and smooth. On top of this, it is the most beautiful metro in the world !

. There are over 220 stations and 15 lines in the Moscow Metro. It is open from 6 am to 1 am. Trains come very frequently: during the rush hour you won't wait for more than 90 seconds! Distances between stations are quite long – 1,5 to 2 or even 3 kilometers. Metro runs inside the city borders only. To get to the airport you will need to take an onground train - Aeroexpress.

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Paper ticket A fee is fixed and does not depend on how far you go. There are tickets for a number of trips: 1, 2 or 60 trips; or for a number of days: 1, 3 days or a month. Your trips are recorded on a paper ticket. Ifyou buy a ticket for several trips you can share it with your traveling partner passing it from one to the other at the turnstile.

On every station there is cashier and machines (you can switch it to English). Cards and cash are accepted. 1 trip - 55 RUB 2 trips - 110 RUB

Tickets for 60 trips and day passes are available only at the cashier's.

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The cheapest way to travel is buying Troyka card . It is a plastic card you can top up for any amount at the machine or at the ticket office. With it every trip costs 38 RUB in the metro and 21 RUB in a bus. You can get the card in any ticket office. Be prepared to leave a deposit of 50 RUB. You can get it back returning the card to the cashier.

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To change lines look for these signs. This one shows the way to line 2.

There are also signs on the platfrom. They will help you to havigate yourself. (To the lines 3 and 5 in this case).