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Alaska State and National Parks Near Anchorage

Chugach State Park folds into the foothills of East Anchorage

Chugach State Park is the third largest state park in the nation and a stunning backdrop to the Anchorage landscape.

This nearly half a million acre park (yes, half a million acres!) is rich in recreation opportunities including some of Alaska’s most accessible hiking, skiing, camping wildlife viewing, snowmobiling, rafting, and climbing. Read more

Denali National Park & Preserve

Surrounding Mount McKinley, the tallest peak on the continent at 20,320 ft, is the 6 million acre Denali National Park & Preserve.

Denali National Park offers great wildlife viewing and colorful wilderness expanses. Shuttle buses take wildlife lovers and campers deep into the park. Outside of the park there is plenty to do including hiking, rafting, mountain biking, and flightseeing. Reservations are recommended. http://www.nps.gov/dena/

See Denali in a Day!

Perfect for travelers with a long "to see and do" list.