The wildest national park in America

[View this email in your browser]( Hey all, There aren’t too many national parks that have just one 92-mile-long road, most of which is closed for eight months of the year, and where rangers use dog-sleds to patrol nearly 9,500 square miles. Well that majestic park is Alaska’s Denali, home to the tallest mountain in North America, and we’re thrilled to share its secrets with you in our [first national park guide](. Before you head to Denali, you may be hoping to bag some freshies in the European Alps. If so, you need to know the [very real risks]( of off-piste skiing in Europe. If independent, community-run resorts are more your jam, head to northern BC, better [known as The North](. We also report on how one of the snowiest places in the country, Marquette, Michigan, is attracting outdoor athletes with events like its [polar fat bike race](. All of that sound too chilly for you? There’s always Hawaii, and here’s what [you should do there]( whichever island you explore. And don’t forget our [great climate news]( this week. Enjoy and get outside. Noelle Alejandra Salmi, outdoor editor NATIONAL PARKS [The ultimate guide to Denali National Park in Alaska]( Denali means “the high one” in the Indigenous Athabascan language. It’s also often referred to simply as “the mountain.” At 20,308 feet — and rising — it stands alone as the highest peak on the continent, emerging uniquely above the 600-mile Alaskan Range... The “Yellowstone of Alaska” is a misnomer; here, there is not a single boardwalk, not a single overcrowded parking lot, not a single fancy readerboard-lined trail. Denali National Park is three times the size of Yellowstone, and standing over Polychrome Pass — miles of wilderness so fragile the heat of your gaze seems dangerous — the immensity will strike you. Places like this do not exist in the Lower 48. [DISCOVER DENALI NATIONAL PARK]( LATEST ARTICLES --------------------------------------------------------------- SKIING [The high risk of skiing off-piste inside European ski resorts]( --------------------------------------------------------------- SKIING [Independent, low-tech ski areas are the draw in Northern British Columbia]( --------------------------------------------------------------- WINTER SPORTS [This winter bike race showcases the warm culture of icy-cold Marquette, Michigan]( --------------------------------------------------------------- OUTDOOR [8 experiences you need to have in Hawaii, no matter what island you visit]( --------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS [The Climate Win: Big news from Big Sky and NY says goodbye to plastic bags]( MATADOR CITY GUIDE TRIP PLANNING [The ultimate guide to Denali National Park hikes]( Denali is not like most US national parks. It has a smattering of established trails in the frontcountry, but most trails are unmaintained. However, the established trails do offer a range of difficulty, from Mountain Vista’s easy 0.6 miles to Triple Lakes’ strenuous 9.5 miles. Most importantly, if you don’t want to hassle with buses and trip planning and overnight stays, a handful of hiking options such as the McKinley Station Trail and Savage Canyon Loop wind to, from, and around the Denali Visitor Center — where you can get more information. [DENALI NATIONAL PARK HIKES]( ADVENTURE [Shinrin Yoku: The Art of Forest Bathing]( [Stuck swiping Insta every day? The practice of "forest bathing" can change your life. Unplug with Mike and Kati on an ancient Japanese trail, learning the creative and health benefits on Shinrin Yoku.]( [WATCH THE FILM]( FOLLOW US AND FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( Copyright © 2020 Matador Network, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Matador Network PO Box 7775 #40021San Francisco, CA 94120 [Add us to your address book]( Need to change something? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from our newsletter](. We'll be here when you need us!