Start time: 0815
Start odometer: 12269
Weather: Sunny, temperature 36
Highlights:
Heard news when checking out of lodging, listened to radio throughout day
Finally saw Denali Park slide presentation
Went to the sled dog demonstration one more time
Drove to 12 mile point of road (furthest allowable by public without permit or by bus transportation)
Hiked along the Savage River, saw more dall sheep
On return, met Forrest and Janet (works for the Bureau of Land Management) from central Ore on. They are also traveling south, so we may meet again.
Picked up pictures of whitewater rafting trip
Drove south along Parks Highway, many spectacular views of the Alaska range, especially Mount Denali
Stopped in Talkeetna, interesting town, will stop in museum tomorrow
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A morning view from my lodging. |
I stopped at an overlook enroute to the Denali National Park and Preserve. This panel describes the park and some of the animals in the area. |
I stopped by the morning sled dog show in the park. |
The Ranger giving the demonstration can be seen as the sled re-enters the arena from a quick trip on a short trail. |
Always have to get the entrance signs! |
I drove to the end of the public access part of the park road and hiked along a tributary to the Savage River. |
More pretty scenery everywhere I looked. |
The Savage River fooling with my exposure! |
It was difficult to think about what happened this morning, in contrast to looking around to see all that was surrounding me here. |
At the west (far) end of the bridge is the gate where the public access to the road is terminated. |
Another incredible view of Mount Denali! |
This panel describing the view was at the overlook where I took the previous picture. |
One more picture of the view from the overlook. |
The Denali National Park and Preserve Visitor Center. A new one was to be built after this season. |
I thought this recreational vehicle was interesting! |
This view of Mount Denali was from the Parks Highway as I headed south. |
I enjoyed my drive along this road. |
Some information about Denali. "The Great One". |
One last look at Mount Denali. |
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Routes traveled today: Park Highway
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