What could be more pleasant that a walk in a field of flowers? In Alaska in the summer, the gentle rain and the midnight sun encourage the land to blossom with color. A wide variety of natural wild flowers spring up along paths, rivers and forrests. From bright pops of hot pink wild roses to cheerful yellow dandelions to the firey swaths of fireweed, Alaskan wildflowers are a beautiful natural decoration on the already amazing scenery. Take the Triple Lakes Trail in Denali National Park to discover all the gorgeous flowers Alaska has in store.
In Denali National Park and Preserve, there is a beautiful trail covered in wildflowers called the Triple Lakes Trail.
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The Triple Lakes trail is an excellent hike for a picnic with a view. All summer you can enjoy the bright pops of wildflowers along the path and the meadow at the end of the 5 mile hike.
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Arnica and Lupine cover meadows with thick, beautiful patches of color.
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Fireweed is a signature Alaskan flower. This bright fuchsia flower pops up in disturbed ground all over, especially after a forest fire.
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Bluebells are a sure sign of summer in Alaska with their sweet blue color dotting forest paths. Put them in a salad for a colourful treat.
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Many of the flowers found here are unique to subarctic climates and tundra growing conditions. These delicate pink Alaska spring beauties bloom in midsummer.
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Dane’s Dwarf Gentian (Gentianella tenella) is a small flower that pops up in shady spots.
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Mountain Forget-me-not (Eritrichium aretioides) is the State Flower of Alaska. The tiny blue flowers with golden yellow enters are the same color as the blue and gold of the state flag, as well.
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Enjoy the wonder of Denali National Park on the Triple Lakes Trail, a wildflower trail in Alaska.
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Have you been on the Triple Lakes trail? Tell us about it in the comments below.
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