During the Kantishna gold rush, there were thousands of male gold miners who traveled to Kantishna Valley to strike it big, but there was only one Fannie Quigley, a frontierswoman and miner renowned for her independence and fierce skills to survive in the backcountry. Even though she never found a fortune of gold in Kantishna,…

The Kantishna district was the site of a gold rush in the early 1900s. Every afternoon you will have a chance to slip on a pair of rubber boots, grab a pan and head for Moose Creek with an experienced Naturalist Guide to learn the history and methods of the old-time prospectors and try your…

Guided hiking leaves the Roadhouse each morning—you can choose a two hour walk or take a bag lunch and hike for up to six hours. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced trekker, the Roadhouse offers an opportunity for you to explore the Park on foot and learn about the wildlife and flora of…

Enjoy summer pastimes at your leisure on our lawn alongside Moose Creek – such as giant jenga, horseshoes or volleyball!

Denali National Park offers plenty of excellent photography opportunities – photographing Denali bathed in Alpenglow, animals roaming and feeding, the flora and fauna and the simple beauty that is Denali National Park.

Steps from your cabin, Moose Creek’s crystal clear waters run right through our property and is abundant with arctic grayling. Spend a solitary morning or evening casting in the ripples. We provide the equipment, and a fishing license is not required.

Paddle a kayak or paddle board in Wonder Lake, tracing Denali’s reflection. Wonder Lake, often referred to as the crown jewel of Denali, is one of the largest lakes in Denali National Park. It’s calm waters and mountain views are sure to leave you in a sense of awe.

Rev up the pedals on one of our mountain or e-bikes and spend some time exploring the countryside. Pedal to Wonder Lake or investigate the old mining roads in the area.

Often referred to as the crown jewel of Denali, Wonder Lake is one of the largest lakes in Denali National Park and is conveniently located a short 10 minute shuttle ride from Kantishna Roadhouse. At about 2 ½ miles long and 1/2 mile wide, the crystal blue waters of Wonder Lake make this one of…