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Denali National Park Alaska Travel and Transportation
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Alaska Railroad
History
At the beginning of the 20th century, a gold rush and "black gold" in the form
of coal were drawing people to the wilderness.
President Woodrow
Wilson was given the authority to build in a railroad 1914 and President Warren
G. Harding drove the golden spike to commemorate the official completion of the
railroad in 1923.
The railroad turned its first profit in 1938 and was critical in transporting
troops and materials during World War II to the developing Alaska Territory.
The State of
Alaska formed the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARR) and took possession of 665
miles of track and 38,000 acres of land for $22.3 million in 1985.
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Denali National Park
Alaska - Alaska Railroad Service
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Taking the Alaska Railroad to Denali National Park means
enjoying a breathtaking journey through some of the most pristine backcountry in
North America.
Large, picturesque windows and comfortable seats means an undisturbed view of
wildlife including moose, grizzly bears, caribou, dall sheep, wolves, and many
smaller animals in their natural habitat.
Departing from Anchorage, the train to Denali National Park passes through
Wasilla in the lush and fertile Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) valley before hitting
Talkeetna, the traditional jumping off spot for mountaineering adventures.
Spectacular views of the Alaska Range are only a teaser before the highlight of
the trip the 20,320 foot Mt. McKinley North Americas highest mountain.
Learn more or book your Denali National Park Alaska Railroad
trip by visiting
www.alaskadenalitours.com/alaska_railroad.html.
Visit Alaska Denali Tours for more
Alaska Vacation,
Alaska Travel and
Alaska Tour options.
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