Originally Posted by
Gardyloo
The park road at Denali won't be open as far as the Eielson Visitor Center (opens June 1) and might not even be open at all this year due to erosion this winter -
https://www.alaskapublic.org/2019/12...ghing-roadway/
Honestly, I'd take those Denali days and head south to Seward. Visit Exit Glacier, go on a Kenai Fjords cruise (wildlife, scenery) and maybe stop in the old gold mining village of Hope on the way to/from. Google the places on this map for ideas around Anchorage/Seward -
https://goo.gl/maps/4LeqvifhVC7gRcuz8
We decided to go on a slightly earlier cruise (5/27 Coral Princess). My parents will fly into ANC on 5/26, while the rest of us (four adults and three kids) fly into Fairbanks on 5/23. Given what is happening at Pretty Rocks, I do wonder if time would be better spent in the Seward area instead. Anyways, here is my new proposed itinerary...
5/23 - Fly into Fairbanks
5/24 - Wilderness Explorer train to Denali National Park; spend the afternoon hiking, maybe utilize the Transit Bus
5/25 - Hike the trails near the DNP Visitor Center; take Wilderness Express train to Anchorage, check into hotel near ANC
5/26 - Day trip to Seward (Alaska SeaLife Center, Kenai Fjord cruise); just reserved a minivan from Avis for $55 all-in!
5/27 - Travel to Whittier, maybe stop at Alaska Wildlife Center; boarding starts at 12:30pm; maybe do a glacier cruise in the afternoon