Denali National Park Alaska: Guide to Hiking, Photography and Camping

Newly updated for 2015 with 16 additional pages and now in full color for the first time. This is the most complete guide to dayhiking, backpacking, camping and photography in Alaska's top tourist attraction, Denali National Park. Author Ike Waits has been exploring the park for more than 40 years and describes how visitors of all ages and outdoor skill levels can best use the park shuttle bus system for activities such as short hikes or extended trips. A hike comparison table allows you to quickly find a trip to match your ability, interest and time. Includes extensive details for 50 day hikes ranging from 30 minutes to 8 hours; 15 backpacking trips; 3 hikes in nearby Denali State Park; tips for photographing park wildlife and Mount McKinley; information about the park campgrounds and bus system; contact information for reservation, accommodations, maps and books. This book is not sold within the park and contains information essential to planning the best use of your time. No other book offers such detailed descriptions for hiking. Added bonus: how, when and where to photograph Denali's most sought after animals plus insider tips on how best to use the park shuttle bus system to your advantage. NOTE that there have been many corrections and updates in the 4th edition but most reader comments refer back to the third edition. List price is $34.95 currently on sale for $29.95.