Alaska Geographic is an award-winning series that presents the people, places, and wonders of Alaska to the world. Over the past 30 years, Alaska Geographic has earned its reputation as the publication for those who love Alaska. The series boasts more than 100 books to date, featuring communities from Barrow to Ketchikan, animals from bears to dinosaurs, history from the Russian explorers to today, and natural phenomena from the aurora to glaciers. Written by leading experts in their fields, these books are illustrated throughout with world-class photography and include colorful maps for reference.
Crown of the Alaska Range, 20,320-foot Mount McKinley has fascinated man for centuries. This stunning 96-page issue provides an in-depth look at the mountain, its lofty neighbors and the surrounding park lands and wilderness areas.
Included in Denali are chapters on the history of the mountain; climbing Denali; mining in the Kantishna Hills; building the railroad through this rugged land; a guide to the Denali National Park road; and information on accommodations, transportation and activities. Illustrated with contemporary color and historical black-and-white photos, the book includes a complete index and fold-out map.