Some of the best experiences of my entire life revolve around the Denali National Park area. From Glitter Gulch to the Stampede Trail, there’s a lot to do and experience and find if you know where to look. Definitely recommend getting off the beaten trail a bit, (watch out for bear/moose) but also take the bus ride into the park. It’s very, very worth it.

If you’re interested in working there one summer, I’d recommend that as well.