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On George Parks Highway (SR 3), the landscape wraps around the byway like an ocean of beautiful wilderness. Alaska’s boreal forest—trimmed in wildflowers in summer and ablaze with color in the short fall—hugs the roads as it skirts Denali State and National Parks. Periodic views offer the awe-inspiring sight of Denali, North America's highest point at 20,310 feet.
George Parks Highway (SR 3) parallels the Alaska Range, which means views of Denali, the highest point in North America. Valleys, alpine tundra and peaks carved by glacier are among the views you'll see from your car. The route offers access to Denali National Park and Denali State Park, where there are recreational opportunities like hiking, camping and fishing.
