The visitors of Denali: "why did you come to Denali?".

"Well my legs are strong enough to travel. I want to spend my money. I've worked to enjoy it. I'm ready for retirement. Before I go I wanted to enjoy what I worked 40 years for. This was one of our stopping places on one of our tours: Holland America."

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"This is our lifestyle. We do every state. Alaska was our last. We decided to tour with Holland America.

We really enjoy it. Relax and enjoy the beauty"

"I came here from Canada. We decided to do this about a year ago. I was counting down the days. He (points to another person) was counting down the hours. The (tour bus) driver was excellent. What an experience! We really enjoyed it."

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At a Glance

DENALI PARK RESORTS

LODGING

McKinley Chalet Resort, May 13 to Sept. 18, 907-276-7234

McKinley Village Lodge, May 20 to Sept. 15, 907-276-7234

Grande Denali Lodge, May 20 to Sept. 15, 907-683-5100

Denali Bluffs Hotel, May 20 to Sept. 12, 907-683-7000

FINE DINING

Nenana View Grille, McKinely Chalet Resort

Gold Rush Dining Room, McKinley Village Lodge

Alpenglow Restaurant, Grande Denali Lodge

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DENALI FACTS

* Established Feb. 26, 1917

(Mount McKinley National Park)

* Increased in size and changed name to Denali National Park and Preserve, Dec. 2, 1980

* National Park Staffing

Permanent: 101 Term: 23 Seasonal: 150 Volunteers (2007) 261 * 17 percent of parkland is covered by glaciers

* About 700 earthquakes occur there each year

* Average annual precipitation: 15 inches

* Visitors: 458,307 in 2007

* Denali means "High One" in Athabascan

* Located 300 miles south of the Arctic Circle, resulting in nearly 21 hours of sunlight during summer solstice

* The main visitor season is mid-May through mid-September, though the park is open yearround. Provided by the National...