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DCC urges NPS to make the new Eielson Visitor center smaller and simpler Denali Park Road/Frontcountry
21 May 2004

DCC urges NPS to make the new Eielson Visitor center smaller and simpler

We objected to the design, size and amenities associated with this project to replace the dilapidated existing visitor center. DCC comments on Eielson Visitor Center Toklat Rest Stop 5-21-2004…
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DCC comments on a trail between Nenana Canyon and the Park Entrance area Denali Park Road/Frontcountry
9 May 2004

DCC comments on a trail between Nenana Canyon and the Park Entrance area

Despite our suggestions, a new trail was built into woods. We had asked for it to remain along the roadside. The trail is largely ADA accessible and can be used by bikers as well. DCC comments on trai…
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DCC addresses jeep tour operation on Stampede Road Gateway Communities
29 Jan 2004

DCC addresses jeep tour operation on Stampede Road

When the ATA Jeep Tours asked for a permit to operate a camp at the top of the Stampede Road, we provided comments to the State of Alaska opposing it. DCC comments on ATA Jeep Tour application 1-29-20…
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DCC writes Superintendent Anderson regarding “traditional activities” Wilderness/Backcountry
27 Jan 2004

DCC writes Superintendent Anderson regarding “traditional activities”

We were concerned that NPS was not limiting winter mechanized access into the Wilderness Backcountry to "traditional activities" and urged that this term remain active and influential in their discour…
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DCC makes suggestions on gravel sources in Denali National Park Denali Park Road/Frontcountry
6 Jul 2003

DCC makes suggestions on gravel sources in Denali National Park

In our comments we expressed concern that NPS avoid using new gravel sources on Moose Creek, a small fresh water creek at the western end of the Park Road. DCC comments on gravel acquisition 7-06-2003…
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DCC comments on the first draft of the Denali Backcountry Management Plan Wilderness/Backcountry
30 May 2003

DCC comments on the first draft of the Denali Backcountry Management Plan

This plan introduced adaptive management into park operations, and listed detailed indicators and standards for the park backcountry. These comments were just the first round in a number of years of d…
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DCC comments during North Access Reconaissance Study scoping North Access
23 Feb 2003

DCC comments during North Access Reconaissance Study scoping

The study of and controversy on North Access into Denali National Park lasted more than three years. We commented during scoping, then later, when the study had developed alternatives. DCC comments du…
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DCC advises State of Alaska on Vision for Parks Highway Gateway Communities
7 Feb 2002

DCC advises State of Alaska on Vision for Parks Highway

The George Parks Highway, which bisects the southern interior and southcentral regions of Alaska, has seen tremendous growth since it was finally completely connected from Anchorage to Fairbanks. We u…
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DCC speaks against the Denali Rail Bill in House Finance Gateway Communities
23 Apr 2001

DCC speaks against the Denali Rail Bill in House Finance

We felt that a railroad to Kantishna, proposed in this bill, would be tremendously expensive and cause real impacts both to park lands between and to Kantishna itself. Testimony before House Finance o…
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DCC speaks against the Denali Rail Bill Gateway Communities
17 Apr 2001

DCC speaks against the Denali Rail Bill

We felt that a railroad to Kantishna, proposed in this bill, would be tremendously expensive and cause real impacts both to park lands between and to Kantishna itself. Testimony before House Transport…
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DCC comments on an important regulations package Denali Park Road/Frontcountry
22 Jan 2000

DCC comments on an important regulations package

This federal regulation established transportation allocations on the Denali Park Road and criteria for snowmachine use ("traditional activities") in the Park additions. DCC comments on Denali Access …
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DCC opposes a new road in Kantishna Denali Park Road/Frontcountry
4 Oct 1999

DCC opposes a new road in Kantishna

Two inholders petitioned for a permit to access their tourism venture with 5-7 miles of new road up Moose Creek in Kantishna. We objected completed to the road.  NPS finally ended up purchasing most o…
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RSS NPS Press Releases

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  • Denali Announces Private Vehicle Access for Park Road in 2021
  • Denali Park Road Opens to Mountain Vista Rest Area on February 15, 2021
  • Alaska National Parks Seeking Public Comment

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