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Denali National Park to Burn Pile of Trees, Brush

If you’re driving north over the next few weeks, don’t be alarmed if you see smoke near the entrance of Denali National Park.  Kris Fister, spokeswoman for the Park, says

If you’re driving north over the next few weeks, don’t be alarmed if you see smoke near the entrance of Denali National Park.  Kris Fister, spokeswoman for the Park, says that fire management personnel will be monitoring the burning of a debris pile, consisting of trees and brush until December 15th, as weather permits.  The debris pile is east of the park airstrip.  The material was gathered after being removed from around structures and maintenance projects in the Park.  Fister says smoke may be visible from the Parks as well as from the air.

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Su Valley Voice for August 20, 2026: River Erosion

This week on Su Valley Voice, the topic was erosion issues near Talkeetna. Host Phillip Manning was joined by guests from the Mat-Su Borough and Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to discuss the current situation and plans.

By Phillip Manning
Live KTNA 88.9 FM