Go big. Denali National Park and Preserve is big. More than 6 million acres big with not a lot of people. Denali (the former Mount McKinley) is also a mountain reaching 20,000 feet.

With 6 million acres of land, where do you start? 

Consider giving this really big national park more than a day of your time. If you want to stay in the area, you or your travel consultant can build in a two- to three-night stay in the area around the park or at one of the wilderness lodges in the park.

Next, plan on getting out into the park. Take excursions, hike, join a ranger talk, and visit the dog sled kennels. Most importantly, immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Denali.

 

A curious dall sheep ram checks me out in Denali National Park, Alaska. #explorealaska #alaska #alaskawildlife #nature #jj_justanimals #denalinationalpark #wilderness #exclusive_animals

A photo posted by Patrick Endres (@alaskaphotographics) on Feb 29, 2016 at 9:00pm PST

 

#DenaliNationalPark #Alaska #USA

A photo posted by Luis Basualdo (@luisbasualdod) on Mar 19, 2016 at 8:37am PDT

 

. Photography by @ (Erik Ruf). Caribou bulls spar on the Alaskan tundra. Barren Ground Caribou bulls #denali #autumn #tundra #antlers  #caribou #wildlife #alaska  #caribou_alaska

A photo posted by @discovery.hd on Mar 22, 2016 at 12:21am PDT

 

#denalinationalpark #alaska

A photo posted by Josh Schlosser (@josh.sdskennel) on Mar 17, 2016 at 7:00pm PDT

 

It's spring touring season in Alaska. March brings long sunny days and moderate temps perfect for camping out in the snow. It's one of our favorite months in AK. @polartecfabric #polartec #getoutstayout #optoutside #ski #backcountry #skitouring #denalinationalpark #alaska #springbreak #humanpowered

A photo posted by Matt & Agnes Hage (@hagephoto) on Mar 16, 2016 at 10:31pm PDT

 

Autumn sunset near Broad Pass in central Alaska. #Alaska #sunset #autumn #Denalinationalpark #findyourpark #reflection # nature #landscape

A photo posted by Jeff Bell (@planet_bell) on Mar 16, 2016 at 10:16pm PDT

 

Here's a #flashbackfriday photo of the first #greathornedowl I saw in the wild. In this case, it was in the very wild #DenaliNationalPark. This mother had taken over a nest previously used by another raptor, since GHOs do not build their own nests. Back when I shot this photo, all I had was a Rebel xti and an entry level 75-300. Can't wait to get back to #Alaska with my better gear. #owlsofinstagram #owl #birdsofprey #birdsofinstagram #raptorsofinstagram #canon #teamcanon #audubon #audubonsociety #wildlife #wildlifephotography #raptors_only #exclusive_wildlife #naturelovers #nature_sultans #your_best_birds #wildlifephotographic #pocket_birds #animalelite #photoarena_nature #nature_brilliance #IheartOP

A photo posted by Nick Wetzel (@nickwetzelphotography) on Mar 11, 2016 at 6:04pm PST

 

Getting ready to drop into the headwaters of Sanctuary River, deep inside Denali National Park. A nice mellow 15 mile float down many small rapids, strainer obstacles and even a grizzly bear spectator. #Denalinationalpark #riverlife #mountainman #alaska #getwet #packraft

A photo posted by Jesse Allison (@elduder82) on Mar 6, 2016 at 2:26pm PST

 

#photography #wildlifephotography #bunny #denalinationalpark

A photo posted by Kevin Downen (@kdownenphotography) on Mar 2, 2016 at 12:05pm PST

 

A caribou wanders across the tundra with Denali in the distance. #denali #denalinationalpark #wildanimal #wilderness #wildernessculture #wildlife #explorealaska #rei1440project #OptOutside #travel #travelalaska #thegreatoutdoors #outdoors #animal #animals #nature #naturealaska #nationalparks #caribou #Alaska #alaskarange #AlaskanAdventures #sharingalaska #mountain #mountains #landscape #tundra #alpine

A photo posted by Daniel Leifheit (@danleifheit) on Mar 19, 2016 at 2:33pm PDT