Mary Horwedel And’s guidebook

Favorites - 1. Parks 229 Restaurant and Tavern- Menus change frequently to take advantage of daily harvests and seasonal offerings. Chef Laura Cole has been nominated twice for a James Beard Award - Best Chef Northwest. She is a passionate advocate of Alaskan cuisine and strives to enhance the local food in the 49th state—Make reservations ahead of time. 2. McKinley Creekside Cafe- Casual dining. Open Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Menu that has a mix of traditional favorites. Food is prepared with fresh ingredients. Creekside is one of our favorite breakfast spots. Hearty meals, quality coffee and homemade cinnamon rolls as big as Alaska. Also a nice spot for a quick, casual dinner and a cold beer. 3. Tonglan Lake Lodge Aritsan Cafe- Serves delicious pastries and coffee with simple breakfast options. Evening Bistro has a selection of flatbreads, soups and salads. Check the Tonglan website for a list of events while you are staying at the Harbor House. They offer a variety of performances throughout the summer including Yoga. 4. Private Chef- Barroness Home Chef- Alaina Barron from Sonoma California is trained in health and healing with whole foods. She is an accomplished local chef that will customize meals at The Harbor House. You can make the most of your time at Denali without spending time preparing delicious meals! 5. Black Bear Coffee house- Casual dining with nice variety of gluten free and vegetarian options. There are many restaurants located around the entrance of Denali National Park to choose from. The quality of food seems to change from year to year: 1. South of Denali National Park Boundary (closest to The Harbor House) Prey Bar and Eatery Panorama Pizza Pub Denali Perch Resort Denali Village Hotel- Gold Rush Dining room Cabin Night Dinner Theatre Grizzly Bear Campground- has a variety of food carts that change from year to year. 2. Just north of Denali Park Boundary- (10-15 minutes from The Harbor House- the main Hotel strip or canyon) Salmon Bake Crows Nest Princess- King Salmon (We like this spot for a cold drink on the deck overlooking the Nenana River) Subway Thai and Chinese Food to go Denali Dog house Chalet Hotel 3. Healy (25 minutes north of The Harbor House) 49th state brewery Black Diamond resort The Totem

Hiking- One of the best ways to experience the wilderness of Alaska! There are two ways to hike in Denali. On marked trails, or off trail in any direction you want. If you would like more experience hiking off trail and navigating the wilderness we would suggest contacting Travers Alaska (907-903-0979). Tell them you are staying at the Harbor House. You could also watch the safety video at the Denali Backcountry Desk located behind the Wilderness Access Center. Please review wildlife protocol if you plan to hike. We have had many moose and grizzly encounters - knowing how to react when seeing these animals in the wilderness is crucial. There are miles of tangled, unmarked trails that start at the end of Yanert Rd. (the road The Harbor House is on). We highly recommend bringing a GPS if you explore the local trails because none are marked. There are about 30 miles of designated trails in the East side of Denali Park. A description of the trails can be found at the visitor center and on the park website. One of the most popular hikes is the 1.5 mile Horseshoe Lake trail. Our favorites are: •9.5 mile one way - Triple Lakes Trail- this trail begins/ends about a mile from The Harbor House near the Village Hotel and begins/ends at the Denali Park Visitor Center. You’ll need to figure out transportation. There may be a courtesy bus from the Village Hotel to the Visitor Center. •4 mile one way Savage Alpine Trail— We like to hike from Mountain Vista and end at the Savage River. From Savage River you can flag down a green bus and get a ride back to your car. •Thorofare Ridge Trail- Marked trail at the Eilson Visitor Center.