We drove into Denali with cloudy skies and periodic rains. But the beauty of the park and mountains still shined. Blue skies and clouds on the mountains.
A drive into the Park and views of the Alaskan Railroad Bridge and mountains.
The train brings tourists from Anchorage.
The views were beautiful
Went to a Salmon Bake and "Cabin Fever" Revue at the Park Resort
Gene got a kiss from Miss Kitty... notice the dollar in her hand?
Mt. McKinley in the background - look real close - it was our first view.
Gene's camera did much better. McKinley is 100 miles away from us and still towers over all the other mountains.
One river that flows through the Park is the Savage River.
Back in "town" we stopped at the Salmon Bake and had lunch. Notice the mile marker pole? We are many miles from everyone.
A drive down the Nenana Canyon along the Nenana River. This was a trip we made from the campground to Denali Park and the town of Denali.
The Nenana River is from glacier water. As the glacier moves across rock, it grinds and pulverizes the rock. This is what is called glacier flour and makes the river a milky color. It is frigid and flows very quickly through this canyon.
The Stampede Trail near Healy, AK was an old mining road (50 miles) and a bus was left behind during road building to serve as a backcountry shelter. We drove out about 8 miles This bus is a replica used in the movie "Into the Wild" which was about a man who tried to survive in the wilderness (didn't make it).
The 49th State Brewery also had great drinks and food. Steve had to show off his hamburger and beer.
Gene wanted a picture of his Reuben also... so good.
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