Wake up high in the mountains with the wide open ridge all around you. The smell of coffee drifts toward your tent as your guide cooks breakfast.

       As you hike, everywhere you look is untouched wilderness. To your left, layers of mountains unfold deeper into Denali State Park. If it’s a clear day, Mount Denali towers above the landscape to your right. In the sunshine, the tundra is patchwork of greens and whites, dotted with yellow and purple wildflowers. You’ll pass countless small lakes, each one tempting you to dip your feet in the cool water.

       On a misty day, the world turns mysterious as fog drifts across the trail, opening vistas only for moments at a time, and hiding what you’ll discover next. Giant boulders loom through the mist, appearing like ancient ruins. In the fall, the tundra is orange, brown, deep purple, and covered in berries. The whole landscape feels enchanted, otherworldly, and totally Alaskan!

       After setting up camp beside a lake at Ermine Hill, your guide cooks dinner. On a sunny evening, you might jump into the lake for a refreshing swim. On a misty one, you may wander up the hill to visit a strange rock formation that feels like a mini Stonehenge. As you explore, you might even spot an ermine darting between the rocks, its sleek white fur flashing as it runs.