The undisputed heavyweight of America’s national parks is this northern wonderland located in the heart of Alaska, at the edge of the Arctic Circle. The immense effort to get here will reward you with some of the planet’s most stunning and untouched natural scenery.
Summers bring 24 hours of daylight, offering all the time you need to explore the lofty Mount McKinley and the surrounding wilderness. The wildlife on the tundra is simply unbelievable, with grizzly bears, vast herds of elk and bald eagles everywhere you turn. The sheer absence of humans is what makes Denali so special. There’s a park bus which ferries visitors into the wilderness, dropping you off wherever you want to experience the rare sensation of total isolation in this six-million-acre park.