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December 9, 2013 Charlie

South Denali Visitor Center Complex: Construction but not Protection

by Brian Okonek After 40 years of proposals to develop a visitor center somewhere within Denali State Park, work began

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Denali Citizens Council

2 weeks ago

The timeline for the Denali Area Airport Planning study has been extended, and the kick-off survey deadline is August 31. We reached out to the planning team and they assure us that they want non-airport users to fill out the survey too. The survey isn't particularly well set up for that, but there are plenty of free-form answer boxes where you can write in any comments you wish. Worth filling out in this next week. ... See MoreSee Less

Denali Area Airport Planning Study Kickoff Survey

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Denali Citizens Council

1 month ago

Please join us for a meeting with Senator Lisa Murkowski's Staffers on Thursday, 8 August, 2024 at the McKinley Park Community Center at 1:00 p.m. Her Staff from the Mobile Office Initiative don't really have an agenda or a presentation, but look forward to hearing from local constituents who have questions or comments that will be relayed to the Senator. ... See MoreSee Less

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Denali Citizens Council

2 months ago

The weak NPS rule on hunting and trapping in the Preserves is attracting a lot of attention. Here is an article from the Guardian. ... See MoreSee Less

Outrage after Biden administration reinstates ‘barbaric’ Trump-era hunting rules

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Rules allow hunting practices that target bears and wolves, including pups or cubs, on federal land in Alaska

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Denali Citizens Council

2 months ago

Good article by local journalist Kris Capps on impacts of Riley wildfire near Denali. It features our board member Nancy Russell. ... See MoreSee Less

Fire outside Denali is summer bust for some businesses, others still open outside canyon area

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The Riley Fire erupted Sunday across the Nenana River from the McKinley Chalet Resort. It grew to its current size of 388 acres and because of its location became a

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Denali Citizens Council

2 months ago

The National Park Service has released a new regulation that bans bear baiting in Alaska's National Preserves. Read the press release below. We have yet to review the rule, but have heard it is weak on other methods and means and predator hunting practices. ... See MoreSee Less

Amended Alaska Sport Hunting and Trapping Regulation - Alaska (U.S. National Park Service)

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Amended Alaska Sport Hunting and Trapping Regulation

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Flightseeing Tour Makes Emergency Landing in Denali National Park and Preserve
July 13, 2024
An aircraft accident involving a flightseeing tour from K2 Aviation occurred in the Alaska Range inside Denali National Park and Preserve yesterday. There were no reported […]
Denali National Park and Preserve Evacuation Status Lifted and Re-Opens Wednesday
July 9, 2024
As of 8:00 p.m. July 9, the GREEN-READY evacuation status for Denali National Park and Preserve campus housing will be lifted. At 4:30 a.m. tomorrow […]
Denali National Park and Preserve Prepares to Re-Open on Wednesday
July 6, 2024
At 4:30am on Wednesday, July 10, the National Park Service and Denali National Park Tours Doyon/Aramark Joint Venture will welcome visitors back to the park. […]
Additional Resources Deployed in Riley Fire Containment Efforts
July 3, 2024
Progress is being made on efforts to contain the Riley Fire, active in the entrance area of Denali National Park and Preserve. Fire crews continue […]
Two Interagency Hotshot Crews Arrive at Denali National Park to Assist with the Riley Fire
July 3, 2024
The Riley Fire continues to be active near the entrance to Denali National Park and Preserve, requiring park officials to keep the park closed Tuesday, […]