Connecting Alaska's two largest cities - Anchorage and Fairbanks, the George Parks Highway travels through spectacular wilderness into the heart of Alaska. There are many campgrounds along the route, which is an easy drive for travelers with an RV.The Parks Highway was first called the Anchorage-Fairbanks Highway when it was completed in 1971, but was renamed for George A. Parks, the territorial governor of Alaska from 1925 to 1933. The highway offers a number of opportunities to see North America's tallest peak, Mount McKinley. It also provides access to Denali National Park and Preserve.
What to see and do along the highway
--Hike among the 48-miles of trails in Denali State Park.
--Just past scenic Byers Lake, pause at the Alaska Veterans Memorial for a few moments.
--Locate a photographer's dream photo at the south end of the Hurricane Gulch Bridge and don't forget to pick some berries on the way.
--For the adventurous, hike the 27-mile Little Coal Creek Trail.
--Whitewater rafting is popular in the turbulent Nenana River.
-- Stop in Healy and learn more about Alaska's largest coal-mining operation.
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