Tuesday, May 19, 2009

A Day in Denali

Joel and I woke up early Sunday morning to make the 2ish hour drive down to Denali National Park. We checked the weather (Brilliant sunshine with a high of 60), and we could see Mt. McKinley from Fairbanks (which already made it a spectacular day). 

Can you see McKinley? I promise its there!


We were still in awe of McKinley's greatness after spending the whole day in its presence.

And we saw wildlife to boot:

25 caribou 
 

At least 5 Ptarmigan 

(The switch from winter to summer plumage)

8 Bear
(2 of which were spring cubs; so cute!)



And some beautiful landscape

Savage River, Denali National Park  

By the end of the trip, through biking and hiking, we gained a greater appreciation for Denali,

And look forward to our return in the future.
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4 comments:

  1. Kathleen KlynstraMay 20, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    Oh how fun that you went down the park. How far did you bike in? Was there a lot of traffic or is it still pretty slow this time of year? It sounds like a wonderful trip. I am excited to hear more of the details!

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  2. Some BirdsMay 20, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    very cool! love your narration of the day. also, loved that it looked like you were hiking wearing helmets.

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  3. Cozzy59May 23, 2009 at 5:27 AM

    There's Bears in them thar hills!!!


    I am now following your blog. I too, have a blog, but haven't updated it in ages... might have to start again.

    Miss you both!!

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  4. MargaretMay 24, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    I love your blog! You are great photographers and writers so that I feel like am right there with you.

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