Alaska itself has 8 designated National Parks and a total of 24 National ... and numerous other species! You can also drive up to the Exit Glacier area where there is primitive camping and hiking.

Thanks to public transit systems and private tours, you can experience these national parks without having to drive.

From its famous glaciers and northern lights sightings to its abundant wildlife and majestic national parks ... From there, you'll drive along the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, across the Yukon River ...

Bear in mind, though, that services in national parks will be limited, and some visitor centers and roads will be closed. The weather in Alaska can be pretty extreme depending on when you visit.

You can also have a national-park experience for free another way, by visiting one of the 20 national parks that don’t charge an entrance fee ever. Come and go as you please without dropping a dime.

And you can stop anywhere along the way, for as long as you like. There are eight national parks ... the Alaska Aviation Museum, Chugach State Park, a simple 20-minute drive away; and the Alaska ...

While the parks ... you can take in striking rock layers, soaring spires and dramatic canyons. Spanning 6 million acres, Denali National Park is monumental, to say the least. Along the five-hour ...

If you've been waiting to make reservations to drive to Acadia's Cadillac Mountain, the NPS has just announced opening dates ...

Embark on an awe-inspiring 8-day expedition into the remarkable wonders of Southeast ... guest National Geographic Quest, you’ll sail through fast-moving channels where whales return to feed year ...