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Article: A natural choice: Alaska's national parks offer diverse attractions, but all feature striking scenery.
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- Hot Rod
- Article date:
- February 18, 2002
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Two-thirds of the Country's National Park System lies in Alaska. That's almost 55 million acres of nature abundant in flora and fauna, and fun-filled activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, canoeing and rafting.
Although the parks all offer striking natural beauty, they also have distinctive attractions that set them apart. Denali National Park, home to Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America, also is known for its many grizzly bears, Dall sheep, caribou and other wildlife. Kenai Fjords National Park offers marine wildlife, such as whales, sea lions and sea otters, as well as Exit Glacier. Glacier Bay National Park in southeast Alaska features ...