Alpenglow on Denali photo by Steven Miley 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday anuary NEW YEAR’S DAY J 29 30 31 1 2 3 4

Full moon 10:21 am 5 6 7 8 9 10  11

Bull moose in snowstorm, photo by Patrick J Endres

December 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

February Celia Hunter, conservationist, 1 1919-2001 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MARTIN LUTHER New moon Chinese New Year 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 KING, JR. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 (observed) 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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The park is frozen in darkness, but on clear First park expansion added land nights one might be rewarded with a show of east of Sanctuary River, 1922 northern lights or a full moon reflecting off an icy peak. This is typically the coldest month in the park (average high temperature, 10.8°F). 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 Small rodents, like the tundra vole, remain active under the insulating layer of snow and can become a meal for a short-tailed weasel. Wolverines may be born (through March).

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Marmot Day Full moon 2 (Alaska) 3 4 5 6 7 8 10:33 pm

Record low -54°F recorded at park headquarters, 1999 Denali and Muldrow Glacier, photo by Patrick J Endres Valentine’s Day January 1 2 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

March 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Abraham Lincoln, 1809 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Elizabeth Peratrovich PRESIDENTS’ DAY Heritage Day 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Day (Alaska) (Yukon Territory) 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Nature Notes

First wedding performed Grizzly bear cubs are born. Wolf packs in park, 1945 prey on sheep, moose, and caribou and George Washington, 1732 look for winter kill (all winter). Ravens New moon Ash Wednesday congregate where food is abundant (all winter). Boreal owls, great gray owls, red squirrels, beaver, wolves, coyotes, and 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 foxes mate.

Mt. McKinley National Park established. Bill signed by First winter ascent of Denali, President Wilson, 1917 19 6 7

Denali Wildlife and Wilderness Calendar Ruth Glacier photo by Guy Runco 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Susan Butcher Day arch (Alaska) M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

First successful solo winter Olaus Murie, biologist, climb of Denali completed 1889-1963 by Vern Tejas, 1988

Daylight Savings Full moon Time begins 9:47 am 8 9 Purim begins 10 11 12 13 14

Bull caribou and Denali, photo by Patrick J Endres St. Patrick’s Day Spring Equinox

February 1 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Second park expansion added land to northwest and east sides, including Wonder April Lake. Park totalled more than 1 2 3 4 two million acres, 1932. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 New moon 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

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The calendar says it’s spring, but the ground will remain snow-covered a while longer. However, the days are noticeably longer and Vietnam Seward’s Day warmer. Veterans’ Day (Alaska) (Alaska) Golden eagles migrate into the park where 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 they will remain until October. Lynx mate. Porcupines are born. Snow buntings arrive.

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Full moon Passover begins Good Friday 5 6 7 6:35 pm 8 9 10 (Canada) 11

Henry P. Karstens appointed park’s first chief ranger, 1921 Sunset on Pioneer Ridge, photo by Patrick J Endres Easter Easter Monday US tax returns due (Canada) March 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

May 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Easter New moon 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 (Orthodox) Earth Day 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 31

Nature Notes First airplane landing on Denali (Muldrow Glacier) with mountain climbers Temperatures moderate at lower elevations attempting a summit climb. and "breakup" begins. Caribou begin moving Joe Crosson, pilot, 1932 from western lowlands and foothills. Following their ancient migration routes, they cross the park and head for summer ranges near Cantwell. Bears begin emerging from dens. 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 Non-resident birds begin arriving. Weasels, hares, and ptarmigan begin changing to summer colors. Both snowshoe hares and marmots mate. Martens, beavers, foxes, and ground squirrels are born.

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Denali and Wonder Lake, photo by Patrick J Endres Mothers’ Day Armed Forces Day April 1 2 3 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

June 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Arbor Day New moon 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 (Alaska only) 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Victoria Day 28 29 30 17 18 (Canada) 19 20 21 22 23

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Plants begin to leaf out at lower elevations First live radio broadcast from as "breakup" moves to higher elevations. Denali summit, 1984 Migrating birds arrive, establish their territory MEMORIAL DAY and mate. Grizzly bears emerge from their dens. Newborn caribou and moose calves are an important food supply for bears and wolves. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Dall sheep lambs born. Female caribou drop antlers. Pikas mate. Ground squirrels emerge from their dens on south-facing slopes. Lynx, marmots, hares, and voles are born. Goshawks and golden eagles eggs hatch. 31 Mt. Huntington, elev. 12,240 ft., First dog team reached Two millionth visitor rode climbed by Terray party, 1964 Denali summit, 1979 Denali Park shuttle bus, 2000 Denali Wildlife and Wilderness Calendar Denali & Fireweed photo by Ron Niebrugge 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Full moon D-Day, 1944 une 11:12 am J 31 1 2 3 4 5 6

Harry Karstens appointed first park superintendent; park headquarters established at Nenana, 1921; First ascent of Moose’s Tooth, Barbara Washburn was first Denali Park hotel opened, 1939 elevation 10,335', 1964 woman atop Denali, 1947 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Tatum, Harper, Stuck and Karstens first to reach Denali’s South Summit, 1913 Galen Johnson, age 11, Bellmore Browne, artist, Three Strawn brothers youngest climber to summit mountaineer, and park Norma Sanders first woman perished in climbing accident, Denali, 2001 advocate, 1880-1954 solo climb of Denali, 1990 Mt. Foraker, 2002 Dall sheep ram, photo by Patrick J Endres Flag Day New moon May 1 2 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Summer Solstice (Alaska) 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 hours of daylight: Fairbanks, 21:49; Anchorage, 19:21; 31 First airplane landing in park, Juneau, 18:58 July Carl Ben Eielson, in a WWI Four died in plane crash, 1 2 3 4 Jenny, 1924 Yentna Glacier, 2000 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Fathers’ Day 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

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Maximum daylight is reached with only twilight passing for the night. Last large snow patches are gone, and leaves are out by mid-month in most locations. Summer rains begin towards the end of the month. Wildflower blooms peak approximately June 20-July 10. Dall sheep 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 move to summer range. Golden eagle chicks hatch. Ptarmigan chicks hatch late in month. Wolverines mate (through next month). Grayling move to summer waters. Mosquitos hatch. Tom Choate, age 78, oldest climber to reach Denali William Nancarrow named first summit, 2013 permanent park naturalist, 1951 Denali Wildlife and Wilderness Calendar Grizzly Bears photo by Michael Quinton 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Canada Day INDEPENDENCE DAY uly (Canada) Full moon J 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 8:44 pm

Alaska Flag Day 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Construction began on pioneer road; 12 miles built from First ascent of Mount Hunter, First ascent of Mount Foraker, McKinley Park Station to elev. 14,570', 1954 elev. 17,400', 1934 Savage River in two days, 1922 Mountain stream, photo by Patrick J Endres

June 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Pres. Warren Harding drove a August golden spike to complete the 1 Alaska Railroad, Nenana, 1923 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 New moon Ted Stevens Day 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 (Alaska) 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 30 31 Nature Notes

It's the height of summer. The warmest Bill VonderMehden ran 92- days bring mosquitos to full activity while mile park road in 25 hrs., 2011 wildflowers are in peak bloom. Pikas begin Parents’ Day storing vegetation for winter food supplies. Caribou herds begin moving westward through the park, returning from their summer ranges. 26 27 28 29 30 31 1

Summer thunderstorms often obscure Denali as climbing season comes to an end. Mountain climbers leave the mountain because of dangerous snow and ice conditions.

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C-123 cargo plane crashed near Mt. Healy, 3 died, 2010

Civic Day (Canada) Full moon 2 3 7:58 am 4 5 6 7 8

First ascent of Mt. Foraker, north summit, 19,400 ft., by Houston party, 1934 Howling wolf, photo by Patrick J Endres

July 1 2 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

September $9.2-million Eielson Visitor First flight over Denali summit, 1 2 3 4 5 Center dedicated, 2008 Matt Nieminen, 1930 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Discovery Day New moon 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 (Yukon Territory) 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

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Fall is in the air. The days are shorter and Mardy Murie, conservationist, William Dall, naturalist, cooler as the last of the wildflowers bloom. 1902-2003 1845-1927 Rain continues and may turn to snow at the higher elevations. Cooler temperatures diminish the mosquitos. Brilliant fall colors begin at the higher elevations; willow, 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 blueberry, bearberry and dwarf birch reveal a rich and brilliant mixture of reds, oranges, yellows and golds. Berries ripen. Bird migration to the south begins. Beavers begin caching food in their ponds. 30 31 Mt. McKinley officially renamed Denali, 2015 Denali Wildlife and Wilderness Calendar Bull Caribou photo by Matthias Breiter 2020

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McKinley Park hotel burned, 1972

LABOR DAY 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Denali flightseeing grounded for 3 days following terrorist attack on two U.S. cities, 2001 Bearberry, photo by Patrick J Endres Grandparents’ Day New moon Rosh Hashanah begins August 1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 October 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Fall Equinox 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Nature Notes The Boone and Crockett Club The park headquarters area comes alive with endorsed establishing a national park near Denali, brilliant gold, yellow, and red fall colors. 1915; Denali State Park, 1970 Freezing temperatures are common, but Yom Kippur daytime highs are still pleasant at lower begins elevations. 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 Most insects have died off. Marmots return to their dens. Bird migrations peak. Moose breed (into October). Ptarmigan, weasel, and hare begin changing to winter white. Snow can close the park road at any time.

Denali Wildlife and Wilderness Calendar Denali Sunrise photo by John R Delapp 2020

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Willow ptarmigan, photo by Patrick J Endres COLUMBUS DAY New moon (observed) September Thanksgiving 1 2 3 4 5 11 12 (Canada) 13 14 15 16 17 Indigenous People's Day 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 (Alaska) 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Charles Sheldon, naturalist, November author and advocate for 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Denali NP, 1867-1928 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Alaska Day 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 (observed, Alaska) 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

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By late October and early November, all small Tallest unnamed peak in park named for Sen. Ted Stevens, Virginia Hill Wood, streams and lakes are frozen. Days are 2 010 conservationist, 1917-2013 noticeably shorter. Halloween Full moon Snowshoe hares, weasels, and ptarmigan 6:49 am change to winter-white colors. Red squirrels 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 finish stockpiling supplies. Bears return to dens. Wood frogs and arctic ground squirrels begin hibernation.

Denali Wildlife and Wilderness Calendar Wolf photo by Tom Walker 2020

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Marcus Tyler reported USAF C-119 crashed into for duty as first permanent Park shaken by 7.9 Mt. Silverthorne (elev. 13,320 park ranger, 1921 earthquake, 2002 ft.), killing 19 people, 1952

VETERANS DAY New moon Remembrance Day 8 9 10 11 (Canada) 12 13 14

Hudson Stuck, missionary, 1863-1920 Fresh snow on Denali, photo by Patrick J Endres

October 1 2 3 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

December Don Sheldon, pioneer aviator, 1 2 3 4 5 1921 - 1975 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 THANKSGIVING 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

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Days continue to grow shorter and colder. Dall sheep breeding (through December). Lynx hunt for snowshoe hare (all winter). Red fox Full moon hunt for rodents living under the snow. Bull 12:29 am caribou and moose shed antlers through the next few months. Wood frogs remain alive 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 in a cryogenic state; heart and lungs stop functioning until they thaw out in spring. Order next year's Denali calendar online at GreatlandGraphics.com

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Pres. Carter signed Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, 1980

Pearl Harbor Day Hanukkah begins 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Northern lights over Denali, photo by Patrick J Endres New moon November 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

January 2020 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CHRISTMAS DAY Boxing Day 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 (Canada) 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 31

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Winter Solstice daylight hours: Winter locks the park in its icy darkness with Juneau: 6:21; Anchorage: temperatures dropping below zero and wind 5:23; Fairbanks: 3:42 chills even lower. About four hours of daylight Full moon New Year’s Eve remain on the shortest days of the year. 6:28 pm

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Many visitors may not realize that it wasn’t the mountain that attracted the attention of naturalist, hunter, conservationist, and park advocate, Charles Sheldon, in 1907, but what lived around it. At the turn of the century, increasing numbers of people came to the Denali area seeking gold and a homesteading lifestyle. The subsequent increase in hunting of Dall sheep, caribou, and moose began to have an impact; once-teeming wildlife was greatly reduced as modern civilization encroached. Sheldon’s vision for a national park became a reality in 1917, and today we all benefit from his advocacy with a permanently-preserved habitat for bears, Dall sheep, caribou, wolves, fox, moose, and the other animals and plants that make their home in Denali.

Denali Park Road Facts About Denali

The Denali Park entrance is located 123 miles from »» Mt. McKinley was officially renamed south peak, first climbed in 1913, was land, a greater vertical rise than Mt. Fairbanks and 237 miles from Anchorage. The park Denali in 2015 after a lengthy slightly higher. Everest. Unfortunately for visitors, has only one narrow and windy gravel road that controversy. Also in 2015, satellite the summit is covered by clouds about penetrates 92 miles into the park on the north side measurements recalculated Denali's »» Denali National Park and Preserve 60 to 75 percent of the time in the elevation as 20,310 feet. is home to more than 155 species of summer. of the Alaska Range. Beginning at 1,585 ft. (483m) birds, 37 species of mammals, and 450 it crosses four mountain passes—the highest at 3,900 »» Members of the "Sourdough species of plants. »» Snow can fall every month of the ft. (1188m). Private vehicles have been restricted to Expedition" planted a 14-foot spruce year. Spring, summer and fall are the first 14-mile paved section of the road since 1972 flagpole atop the north peak of Denali »» The Denali summit rises more compressed into four months. Few to minimize impacts to wildlife. Beyond that point, a in 1910. They learned later that the than 18,000 ft. above the surrounding trees grow above 2,700 ft. in elevation. system of transit and tour buses take visitors into the park to enjoy the region's beautiful landscape, views of Denali, and wildlife along the road. Official NPS map from the Denali Park brochure ExploringDenali National Park

Photos by Patrick J Endres Denali’s north and south summits are visible along the Denali Park Road

2021 Park Access What to Bring Park campgrounds and concession facilities are often full throughout the summer, so plan well January February March Since private vehicle travel into the park is Buses stop for wildlife viewing and will let in advance. The cost ranges from $15 to $30 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 prohibited, the park offers a shuttle bus service. you off at many locations. Bring your own per night depending on the size of the vehicle 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Transit bus trips originate at the Denali Bus food, beverages, and warm clothing. Raingear, and the individual campground. Teklanika Depot near the park entrance and operate from 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 camera, binoculars, and insect repellent are campground requires a minimum three night late May until early September. The transit also advisable. All gear must be able to fit in 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 stay. system is operated by Doyon/ARAMARK overhead bins or under your seat. No pets are 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 28 29 30 31 Joint Venture, the park concessionaire. allowed on the buses. 31 Resources & Contacts Park Shuttle Bus Tickets Planning ahead will ensure a much more April May June Backcountry Permits 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 5 rewarding visit at Denali. A wealth of During the busy summer, it is likely that the 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Permits are required to camp overnight in important information is available on the park transit buses will be full on the first day you 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 the wilderness back country of the park. The website: nps.gov/dena. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 arrive unless you have an advance reservation. Park is divided into numbered units and space 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 About 40 percent of the seats on the park is limited per unit. Permits can be obtained For additional information on Denali and 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 shuttle bus system and all of the campsites at The Denali Visitor Center at the park Alaska’s many national parks, forests and 30 31 in the four largest campgrounds are available entrance. A special "camper bus" with space refuges look to Alaska Geographic at for advance reservations. The remaining 60 July August S eptember to accommodate backpacks runs a few times a akgeo.org. Alaska Geographic is a nonprofit percent are available two days in advance for 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 day and is restricted for those with overnight cooperative association that operates book those arriving without reservations. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 permits. stores and educational programs on Alaska’s 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 public lands. Donations, membership Bus Schedule & Price 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Campgrounds contributions, and bookstore proceeds are used to provide direct services and financial support 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 Transit buses generally run on the hour and There are six campgrounds in the park. of educational programs for visitors and half hours between 7 am and 2 pm from neighbors of Alaska’s public lands. October November December approximately May 20 to September 15. • Riley Creek (tent and vehicle) 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 (For travel in early September, bus tickets are • Savage River (tent and vehicle) Reservations 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 available by walk-in only at the park visitor • Sanctuary (tent only) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 center.) Ticket prices vary with the length • Teklanika (tent and vehicle) For bus and campground reservations see 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 of the trip into the park and currently range • Igloo (currently closed) reservedenali.com or call 800.622.7275. between $31 and $60. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 • Wonder Lake (tent only) (Note: all information is subject to change) 31