Alaska region guide
Interior (Denali & Fairbanks)
North America's highest peak and the land of the midnight sun.
- Gateway towns
- Fairbanks, Healy, Talkeetna, Tok
- Nearest major airport
- Fairbanks International (FAI)
- Best months
- June – August; late August – March for aurora
- Getting there
- Parks Highway or Alaska Railroad from Anchorage; fly into Fairbanks
Overview
The Interior is the broad heart of Alaska between the Alaska Range and the Brooks Range, drained by the Yukon and Tanana rivers. Summers are warm and endlessly bright; winters are among the coldest on the continent.
Denali, at 20,310 feet, rises from the Alaska Range on the region's southern edge, and the park road into its wild interior is one of the great wildlife drives in the world. Fairbanks, the region's hub, is a prime base for aurora viewing and gold-rush history.
Sub-regions
Inside the Interior
Coming soon. Our in-depth sub-region guide for this region is being written.
Mountain ranges
The high country
Coming soon. Our in-depth mountain ranges guide for this region is being written.
Hiking & backcountry
Trails and routes
Coming soon. Our in-depth hiking guide for this region is being written.
Fishing
Species, waters and run timing
Coming soon. Our in-depth fishing guide for this region is being written.
Hunting
Game and terrain
Coming soon. Our in-depth hunting guide for this region is being written.
Wildlife & scenery
What you'll see
- Grizzly bears
- Caribou
- Dall sheep
- Moose
- Wolves
Getting there & around
Logistics
Road
The Parks, Richardson and Alaska highways all reach the Interior.
Rail
The Alaska Railroad's Denali Star runs Anchorage–Denali–Fairbanks in summer.
Seasonal guide
What's best, month by month
Coming soon. Our in-depth seasonal guide for this region is being written.
Gallery
In pictures
