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Black Diamond Golf Course

Even if you don't golf, a trip to Black Diamond might be in order. In addition to golfing by the light of the midnight sun, there is a full-service restaurant, covered wagon tours and ATV tours. The nine-hole course also offers tundra minigolf, a pro shop, power carts and pull carts. Midnight tee times are available. Horse-drawn wagon tours include breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Where: Mile 1 Otto Lake Road, Healy

When: Opens May 5

Cost: Varies

Phone: 1-907-683-4653

Web: www.blackdiamondgolf.com, www.denalihorsetours.com

Denali Park Resorts

In addition to rooms at two hotels, Denali Park Resorts offers tundra wilderness tours, natural history tours, white-water rafting, gold panning and a dinner theater. The Alaska Cabin Nite Dinner Theater is offered at the McKinley Chalet Resort. The dinner theater includes a show with stories and music about the Gold Rush. There are two seatings nightly.

Where: Denali Park area

When: Daily

Cost: Varies; dinner theater is $50 adults, $25 for children 11 and younger

Phone: 1-800-276-7234, 276-7234, 264-4600

Web: www.denaliparkresorts.com

Denali Saddle Safaris

Explore the majesty of Denali and let horses do most of the work. The company offers a variety of rides from one, two and four hours to several days. Lunch is included on longer rides. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound.

Where: Mile 4 Stampede Road, Healy

When: Daily, mid-May through September

Cost: Varies

Phone: 1-907-683-1200

Web: www.denali saddlesafaris.com

Denali Sightseeing Safaris

Take an off-road, four-wheel-drive trip into Denali National Park. The six- to seven-hour trip follows an old state road along the park's southern boundary. Specially outfitted trucks make the trip comfortable. There are several river crossings and opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing.

Where: Mile 188.5 Parks Highway

When: June 10 to Sept. 15

Cost: $140 adults, $70 children 14 and younger

Phone: 1-907-240-0357

Web: www.denalisights.com

FLIGHTSEEING

Denali Air

The company has operated since 1970 and has a private airstrip in the heart of the Alaska Range. Flight times average 60 to 70 minutes at an altitude of up to 12,000 feet. The flight circles Mount McKinley, weather permitting.

Where: Mile 229.5 Parks Highway

When: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily

Cost: Varies

Phone: 1-907-683-2261

Web: www.denaliair.com

Other operators

A variety of other companies offer Mount McKinley flightseeing trips from many locations around the state. Each company has its own specialty; some make glacier landings. Try one of these: Era Helicopters (1-800-843-1947), Talkeetna Air Taxi (1-800-533-2219, 1-907-733-2218), K2 Aviation (1-800-764-2291, 1-907-733-2291), Rust's Flying Service (1-800-544-2299, 243-1595), Take Flight Alaska (274-9943) and Hudson Air Service (1-800-478-2321, 1-907-733-2321). Prices and trips vary.

Husky Homestead Tours

Visit Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race champion Jeff King's Goose Lake Kennel. King has won the race three times. Trips to the kennel include visits with puppies, a glimpse of summer training and a 1 1/2-hour narrated tour.

Where: Reservations at Goose Lake Studio gallery, near the Denali Princess Hotel

When: Three times daily

Cost: $39 adults, $19 children ages 12 and younger

Phone: 1-907-683-2904

Web: www.huskyhomestead.com

Northern Lights Theatre

During a summertime visit to Denali National Park, the one thing visitors won't see is the northern lights. The theater's presentation of "Night Sky" helps solve that problem. The show features highlights of 17 years of northern lights footage set to classical music. Shows are at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and hourly from 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Mile 238.9 Parks Highway

When: Open daily

Cost: $6.50 adults, $5 children

Phone: 1-907-683-4000

Web: www.denaligiftshop.com

Peak Experience Theater

A veteran mountaineer shares information about conquering Mount McKinley, the tallest peak in North America at 20,320 feet. After visitors get the lowdown, a multimedia presentation takes them on a journey of Denali from a climber's perspective.

Where: Grande Denali Lodge

When: 7 p.m. daily

Cost: $19

Phone: 1-907-683-8500

Web: www.denalialaska.com

RAFTING

Nenana Raft Adventures

Nenana offers raft trips suitable for children as young as 5 and Class IV white-water trips where visitors can sit back and enjoy the scenery or do some work. Drysuits, life vests and river boots are provided. The company's office overlooks the Nenana River.

Phone: 1-800-789-RAFT, 1-907-683-RAFT

Web: www.raftdenali.com

Too-loo-uk River Guides

Too-loo-uk offers trips on rivers across the state, including the Nenana River near Denali National Park. Class II and III white water, beautiful beaches and other scenery make for a wonderful short trip at Denali. Other trips include visits to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Gates of the Arctic National Park, Wrangell-St. Elais National Park and the Talkeetna Mountains. Two- to 12-day itineraries are available.

Phone: 1-907-683-1542

Web: www.akrivers.com

Denali Raft Adventures Inc.

Denali Raft has two-hour, four-hour and full-day trips on mild water and white water. The company offers seven departures daily with paddling or just riding.

Phone: 1-888-683-2234, 1-907-683-2234

Web: www.denaliraft.com

Denali Outdoor Center

This company offers rafting, kayaking and mountain biking adventures. Activities include two-hour, four-hour, half-day, full-day and multiday white-water or biking trips. White-water guests can join paddle raft, oar raft or kayaking trips. Mountain-bike tours and rentals are available. Denali Outdoor Center is hosting the Nenana Wildwater Races on July 15-17.

Phone: 1-888-303-1925, 1-907-683-1925

Web: www.denalioutdoorcenter.com, www.denaliparkrafting.com