Yukon-Koyukuk
Bear Encounter Near Lower Tingayguk River
Avoid travel near the lower Tingayguk River and Wolf Creek. Two separate incidents have occurred, one resulting in a bear obtaining food and in another a bear charged a packrafter. This is a potentially dangerous situation. Avoid these areas if possible.
Anaktuvuk Pass Ranger Station is Temporarily Closed
Anaktuvuk Pass Ranger Station is Temporarily Closed until August 7 to facilitate Ranger patrols of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. These closures occur several times each summer.
Self-Service Information at Bettles Visitor Center
Self-Service information, park stamps and backcountry orientation are available on the covered porch at the visitor center. Rangers will return to Bettles on August 7 upon completion of scheduled backcountry patrols.
Park Operations Altered Due to Pretty Rocks Landslide
Summer access to facilities and services in Denali remains altered due to the Pretty Rocks Landslide and the associated closure of the Park Road at Mile 43. Check here for more information on what to expect.
Denali Park Road Information
In summer, the Denali Park Road is open to Mile 15 (Savage River) for personal vehicles. Vehicle travel further into the park is limited to transit and tour buses.
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 8:52PM AKST until December 30 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 65 below. * WHERE...Arctic Village. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 65 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Brief periods of 70 below wind chills are possible with wind gusts up to 10 mph and ambient air temperatures around 45 below zero.
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