Denali State Park is a 325,240-acre state park in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough adjacent to the east side of Denali National Park and Preserve, along the Par
Byers Lake view of Denali and the Alaska Range
View of Alaska Range from Denali State Park
A hiker on Kesugi Ridge, looking across the valley toward Denali
The Alaska Veterans Memorial is an outdoor memorial grove in Denali State Park in Interior Alaska. The memorial honors Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Alaska National Guard, and Merc
The plaque on the left hand side reads: We dedicate this quiet place to the remembrance of the veterans of Alaska who have served their country at home and throughout the world. We honor their heroism and dedication.
Large concrete slabs honor the five main branches of the armed forces.
Smaller plaques at the alcove entrance honor The Merchant Marine and National Guard.
One of the propellers from the downed C-47 is used in the memorial.