Home to Denali National Park, Healy, AK, offers no shortage of ways to spend your vacation there. The various attractions provide the chance to create the trip of a lifetime. If you plan to book a hotel room but have not organized an itinerary yet, allow the following guide to assist you. 

What to Do in Healy

1. Go Dogsledding

Dogsledding in Healy combines adrenaline rushes with beautiful scenery and four-legged friends. Depending on the tour you select, you’ll glide over tundras and frozen lakes surrounded by majestic mountains. A guide will accompany you as a safety measure. They can also help you get the most out of the experience, such as finding where to take the best photos. Most dogsledding companies offer day and overnight trips. 

2. Hike Denali National Park

Denali National Park features North America’s tallest peak: the 20,310-feet Denali, formerly known as Mount McKinley. It offers activities for each season, including trail and off-trail hiking.

Most marked trails are less than 2 miles long, ideal for beginner hikers. Among the park’s recommended routes is the Savage River Loop Trail. It is 1.7 miles long and features stunning views of the park’s watercourse. If you plan to go during the winter, bring snowshoes to avoid stumbling through snow and ice. 

3. Enjoy a Horse-Drawn Wagon Adventure

Healy offers horse-drawn wagon rides for those who love learning about regional history while traveling. These tours meander through Denali National Park for breathtaking panoramic views. Relax as you listen to a guide talk about the area’s rich past. You’ll get plenty of opportunities to take photos and ask questions and can even meet the horses before or after the ride. 

4. See Denali From the Air 

Small airplane tours of Denali will allow you to experience the entire park from the air, including its mountains, alpine lakes and tundra, gorges, and glaciers. The activity is known as flightseeing, with many companies allowed to land on glaciers for a more immersive experience. These types of tours usually occur in the spring and summer. However, other air activities are available year-round.

If you plan to visit Healy, AK, and need to book a hotel room, Totem Inn provides the perfect solution. This rustic establishment features 27 rooms, each of which provides a microwave, mini-fridge, table, desk, and two queen beds. They also offer an endless pool, sauna, fitness room, and bar open to the public. Call (907) 683-6500 today to book your hotel room, and learn more about the accommodations online.