Travel, Photography, and Other Fun Adventures
by Alaska Girl at Heart
I don’t care how many moose I’ve seen in my life, I get excited every time. During my Alaska/Canada road trip I saw 38. Of those, eight were in Denali National Park and Preserve. The thing about moose in the Continue reading Hidden Moose in Denali National Park and Preserve
When I decided to take and post photos every week this year, I intentionally didn’t set any rules. I never said I’d only pick my best photos. Instead I have focused on my favorites or even most interesting. This week Continue reading 2012 Week #22
I loved the blue sky, white clouds, and green trees along the Parks Highway on my way from Denali National Park and Preserve and Fairbanks.
I remember enjoying the Museum of the North as a child. I think it’s the best history and wildlife museum in Alaska. There are Native American, World War II, Gemstone, Animal, Fossil, and Art displays. Blue Babe One display that Continue reading Museum of the North at University of Alaska – Fairbanks
When I was very young we lived near the Alaska Zoo. I don’t remember much from then. I do however remember trips we made after we moved away. My Memories The two animals I remember the most are Annabelle (the Continue reading The Alaska Zoo
Caribou are interesting animals. I found out a couple new tidbits about caribou on this trip. They have hollow hair which helps them swim and keep warm. They keep two temperatures…one for their core body and one for their legs. Continue reading Prancing Caribou in Denali National Park and Preserve
Getting into the Park There are several options for getting into Denali National Park and Preserve. Private car can be driven the first 15 miles or sometimes farther with a special pass. I drove in several times in an attempt Continue reading Dall Sheep in Denali National Park and Preserve
Thursday I drove to Chena Hot Springs (east of Fairbanks). The last time I visited Chena was in the 1980s with my parents and sister. The biggest change since then was the addition of a year-round ice museum. The ice Continue reading I got Locked in an Ice Museum
Two of the hardest animals to spot in Denali National Park are grizzly bears and wolves. During my trip I missed out on the wolves, but I did see a grizzly sow and her two cubs. The little cubs were Continue reading Grizzly Bears in Denali National Park and Preserve
Yesterday I took the shuttle into the park, but I had no idea that the most “exciting” thing that would happen was waiting for me back at camp. I stayed at the Riley Creek campground near the entrance of the Continue reading Moose Gone Wild in Denali National Park and Preserve