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When is the best time to visit Alaska national parks?

I’m planning a trip to Alaska, but I want to visit all or most of the national parks while I’m there. What’s the best time to take a visit to Alaska national parks?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
With eight national parks that are among the least-visited in the United States, you don’t have to worry about crowds when you’re in
Alaska
. As a result, the best time to visit Alaska national parks is in summer when the weather is warm and you can enjoy the experience to the max. Just remember that Alaska has about 23 hours of daylight during the summer, so make sure to get accommodation with blackout curtains.
In case you need a quick itinerary of where to visit, here are the eight national parks located in Alaska:
  • Denali National Park
  • Glacier Bay National Park
  • Kenai Fjords National Park
  • Katmai National Park
  • Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
  • Gates of the Arctic National Park
  • Lake Clark National Park
  • Kobuk Valley National Park
Only three of these parks are accessible by road from Anchorage, including Denali, Kenai Fjords, and Wrangell-St. Elias, so you’re going to have to get a boat or plane ride to the others. Because of the expense associated with many of these trips, saving for the adventure is essential. That’s why you should use the
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