Q: I've heard that some bus workers are on strike at Denali National Park—what will this do to my tour?

A: The work stoppage going on at Denali, as of the first week in July, is related to bus mechanics, not drivers. We’ve checked in with all the major bus tour operators, including Aramark (which does the Denali Natural History Tour and the Tundra Wilderness Tour); the National Park Service, which offers a hop-on, hop-off shuttle; and Kantishna Wilderness Trails; they all confirm that their bus tours are working on schedule, and that they don’t foresee any problems or interruptions.

The operators report that they have brought in qualified “contingency” mechanics to see to any mechanical needs. Of course, it’s a reminder that it’s always a good idea to call your tour operator a day or so before any big part of your trip, just to confirm.

If you want to see a comparison of the various bus tours through Denali, check out our Denali Park Tours page on Alaska.org.