The Kantishna Roadhouse is an all-inclusive resort located 90 miles inside Denali National Park. Its rustic log cabins are built on the site of an old gold mining camp from the early 1900s, and you can still see original buildings from that time on the property. Your cabin, however, will be much newer, and includes two queen beds and a private bathroom. The room amenities are simple because the resort runs on generator power. With no TV, phone service, or internet, it’s a great time to unplug for a few days. All of your meals and snacks are included with your stay. There’s also free coffee, tea and cocoa available all day. After dinner, parents can enjoy an after dinner drink in the Roadhouse saloon while the kids run off to play in the game room.
You can reach the Kantishna Roadhouse on the private shuttle that picks up guests at the Denali Park Train Depot. It’s a four- to five-hour trip, depending on how many times the bus stops for wildlife and breaks. Otherwise, no cars are allowed that far into the park. There are dozens of activities available free to guests, including gold panning, fly fishing, wildlife drives and guided nature hikes. Kids will love riding the free mountain bikes along old mining roads to the pristine Wonder Lake. For any of your daily excursions, the dining staff will prepare sack lunches for your family. At the end of the day, mom and dad can treat themselves to a massage from the in-house therapist for a reasonable price. With its stunningly remote location and wealth of family-friendly activities, the Kantishna Roadhouse is a great place to spend your Alaska family vacation.
