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Denali National Park Alaska-3

2019 August 13
by Greg & Lyn

More Denali memories

 

The Eielson visitors center at mile 66 of the Denali road. Eielson pioneered the use of commercial aviation in Alaska.

An arctic ground squirrel. Another animal that turns white in the winter.

Vault toilets at the rest stop.

Areas are periodically closed to hikers. Often it’s due to a kill site where bears are actively feeding. Sometimes it’s just to let vegetation grow unimpeded.

A remote cabin used by mushers and dog teams when they patrol the park during the long winter months.

Yes – animals have right of way on the road.

Our view from the bus.

An arctic hare living right next to our campsite.

A family of ptarmigans.

Checking back out of the restricted road area.

The Denali sled dog kennel is right inside the park entrance.

Each dog has it’s own log cabin. But they seem to like the roof of the cabin better than the inside.

The dogs get lots of attention and loving.

Focus.

It’s a dogs life…

The routes they use to patrol the park.

The dogs love to run!

And they’re off!

Back already

All dogs love to dig, even sled dogs during a demonstration.

Running back ‘home.’

Views of the mountain.

The tip of Denali!

 

But if not…

 

2 Responses
  1. Paul M Meyer permalink
    August 17, 2019

    Great Images. Seen any Northern Lights?

    Paulie

  2. MaryEllen and Mike permalink
    August 21, 2019

    We have enjoyed all your blog posts in Denali National Park. You guys saw so much! Lots of wildlife for sure. Loved the photo of you at the end of the park tour. That is one large National Park! The photos of the fireweed with the mountains and sky are beautiful. Interesting facts about the sled dogs and how they are so well cared for. What great photos you are capturing and wonderful memories you’re making. Stay safe guys. xo

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