Denali National Park & Preserve News
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Prescribed burn scheduled for February 19 – May 1
February 19, 2026 | 1:20 pm
Denali National Park and Preserve will be conducting prescribed burning of slash piles in the park entrance area between February 19 and May 1, 2026, dependent on weather and conditions on site.
Denali to Open Park Road to Mountain Vista on February 14, 2026
February 12, 2026 | 10:34 am
Effective Saturday, February 14, 2026, the Superintendent has authorized opening the Denali Park Road (the park road) to the Mountain Vista Rest Area (mile marker 12) for travel by private vehicles and commercial vehicles with permits. This opening occurs routinely each season, as weather permits.
Denali Opens Remaining Southern Portions of 1980 Park Additions to Snowmobiling for Traditional Activities
January 18, 2026 | 8:04 am
The Superintendent of Denali National Park and Preserve has determined that there is adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities in areas of the 1980 park additions that are south of the crest of the Alaska Range. Areas north of the crest were opened in December.
Denali National Park and Preserve Now Accepting Applications for Commercial Dog Sled Opportunity in Denali
January 16, 2026 | 12:46 pm
Denali National Park and Preserve is offering the opportunity for Commercial Dog Sled trips permitted through a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) as a one-year temporary trial.
Denali Opens North Portions of 1980 Park Additions to Snowmobile for Traditional Activities
December 27, 2025 | 9:48 am
The Superintendent of Denali National Park and Preserve has determined that there is adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities in all areas of the 1980 park additions that are north of the crest of the Alaska Range.
Prescribed Burn of Slash Piles Scheduled for December 1, 2025 – January 3, 2026
November 25, 2025 | 12:17 pm
Denali National Park and Preserve will be conducting prescribed burning of slash piles in the park entrance area between December 1, 2025, and January 30, 2026, dependent on weather and conditions on site.
Prescribed Burn of Slash Piles Scheduled for October 1 – November 30, 2025
September 26, 2025 | 1:01 pm
Denali National Park and Preserve will be conducting prescribed burning of slash piles in the park entrance area between October 1 and November 30, 2025, dependent on weather and conditions on site.
Protecting Wildlife at San Juan National Historic Site
September 25, 2025 | 12:00 am
Discover how San Juan National Historic Site protects its wildlife while preserving historic structures, including efforts to manage invasive species like green iguanas.
Denali Park Road Open to Teklanika on Friday, September 12, 2025
September 11, 2025 | 12:17 pm
Denali National Park and Preserve will officially open the Park Road to private vehicle traffic the Teklanika Rest Area (Mile 30), on Friday, September 12, 2025.
Denali Park Road and Campground to Reopen, All Bus Traffic to Resume at 6 a.m. on Monday, September 1, 2025
August 31, 2025 | 7:49 pm
At 6 a.m. on Monday, September 1, the Denali Park Road will reopen from Teklanika rest area westbound, all bus traffic will resume, and Igloo Creek Campground will reopen.