Denali State Park – Mom in the Mtns

A “Spring” Getaway in Denali State Park

April 11, 2021

One of my favorite places in Alaska is Denali State Park. It’s closer to Anchorage than Denali National Park, is free to enter, and is easier to access by car. Plus the views of Denali are still amazing! I’ve backpacked Kesugi Ridge and stayed in a public use cabin at Byers Lake, but my favorite … More A “Spring” Getaway in Denali State Park

2 Days of Backpacking on Kesugi Ridge

September 24, 2018

There are lots of epic backpacking trips in Alaska, and I’ve got them all on my bucket list. But there’s one that tops my list (and apparently the list of many other backpackers): Kesugi Ridge in Denali State Park. This trail is about 30 miles long and travels from Little Coal Creek to Byers Lake. … More 2 Days of Backpacking on Kesugi Ridge

Mom in the Mtns

The adventures of a mom (and her wild child) in the mountains of Alaska

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A “Spring” Getaway in Denali State Park

2 Days of Backpacking on Kesugi Ridge