Parks Hwy
Hwy 1 & 3

The Parks Hwy joins the Glenn Hwy/Tok Cutoff 35 miles north of Anchorage to Fairbanks 323 miles to the north. The paved road was completed in 1971 and is open all year, although winter storms can be severe. It is the most direct access to Denali National Park and Preserve.

Denali National Park and Preserve is 237 miles from Anchorage and 120 miles from Fairbanks. The scenic highways connect Alaska's main population centers.

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Alaska Events Are: Nutcracker Ballet Fairbanks December 4 thru December 6 Blues Train Anchorage continuing thru September 27 Jazz Festival Sitka February 4 thru February 6 Polar Bear Jump-Off Festival Seward January 15 thru January 17 Great Alaska Beer & Barley Wine Festival Anchorage January 15 thru January 16

Other upcoming events include: Alyeska WinterFest Anchorage February 5 thru February 7 International Film Festival Anchorage December 4 thru December 17 Great Alaska Beer & Barley Wine Festival Anchorage January 15 thru January 16 Alaska Ski for Women Anchorage February 7 Arts & Crafts Emporium Anchorage November 21 thru November 22