Today we started our day very early. We left the RV Park accompanied by a 6:00 am
sunrise on our bus tour of Denali National Park.
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| The sun was on it way up, and so were we |
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| Eveyone was in great spirit for so early |
We traveled through the Park starting in
Denali. After a short section of paved road, the road became gravel. They have found out that having gravel roads
is a benefit to the animals. We then
proceeded over several river crossings and high alpine passes.
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| Another beautiful view from the bus window |
Our bus driver did a wonderful commentary telling us
information about the Park’s history and possible future developments. The Park
now consists of a total of 6 million acres, more than its original boundaries.
It also boasts being the only National Park with a working full-time dog sled
team. One of the highlights of the trip
was the sighting of moose, caribou, wolf, fox and dall sheep. We also saw Mount McKinley shrouded in clouds
as it had been most of the day.
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| One of many Caribous |
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| Mt. McKinley from the bus window |
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| Dall Sheep on the cliff |
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| One of many Mooses |
We ate lunch at the Outback Lodge in Kantishna. After lunch, we had the option to pan for
gold, take a nature walk led by one of the owners or just relaxing by the
river.
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| Arabell, Jackie, Betty & Bill crossing the swinging bridge |
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| Jim Panning for Gold |
After a long ride home, we arrived safely back at the
Park by 8 p.m.
Submitted by Rig #14
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| Helen & Jim |
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