Travel to Alaska

Discovering Denali: A Complete Reference Guide to Denali National Park and Mount McKinley, Alaska

Format: Paperback
Author: Dow Scoggins
ReleaseDate: January, 2004
Publisher: iUniverse
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Like a Frommer's or Fodor's Guide to the Denali NP Area
There is a trade off in that it isn't very deep in any one area, but if you are afraid that you are going to miss out on a hidden gem in the area, get this book. This book is very thorough in covering everything around Denali National Park, and I mean everything. I used it on my last two trips to the find restaurants I never knew of and a better campground to stay in when I couldn't get into the park.

A couple of considerations, there are few illustrations in this book and it really does read like a Fodor's guide, so it is not a thrilling cover to cover read. Also, the information is starting to get a little dated. The information is still valid, although prices and schedules are probably getting out of date. Hopefully a new edition will come out in the next couple of years.

Discover Denali easy way
As is Denali National Park. Once you get there, you learn that Alaska is EXPENSIVE, especially mistakes in planning well ahead. And more you know, the better. For those planning a trip to Denali NP a word-of-mouth is probably the best way to go. The book by Dow Scoggins offers a good starting point and a reference for the w. o. m. search. Myself, I bought four guidebooks about Alaska and Denali, three more-or-less useless, rather collections of ads by different operators from the region, and the Scoggins' one. After being there, I can tell you that the book is worth the money. .

Very Enticing Book: Now I Have To Go There!
This book is a must for anyone going to Denali National Park area or to attempt climbing Mount McKinley (Denali). Discovering Denali by Dow Scroggins is a "Complete Reference Guide to Denali National Park and Mount McKinley, Alaska," and the subtitle says it all. Scroggins details the beauties, necessities, delights, and dangers of this Wilderness adventure. He is specific in telling what equipment to bring and what to expect on many different trails. He covers all seasons individually. You'll also find an excellent guide to animals and plants found in this special area of the United States. He has included an interesting history of Denali National Park, driving and transportation information, as well as lodging and restaurants, activities, maps, and calendar of events. This is the best guide we have seen of what you need to know before you go to this vast and beautiful wilderness, whether you are a one day sight-seer, a camper, a back-pack hiker, or an expert mountain climber. .

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