Travel, Photography, and Other Fun Adventures
by Alaska Girl at Heart
While Mount McKinley hid beneath a thick layer clouds during my visit to Denali National Park, I was still afforded amazing photographic opportunities. I thought I would share some in this post. Park Entrance Landscapes Wildlife Environment
Grizzly sow and cubs, prancing caribou, majestic dall sheep, and hidden moose (not to mention the moose charging) were all amazing, but the landscape of Denali National Park and Preserve was also beautiful. I already shared some of the landscape Continue reading The Landscape of Denali National Park and Preserve
Getting a sunset photo in summer (and even in the spring) could be challenging unless you want to stay up very, very late. In the middle of the summer there would be a good chance of catching a sunset and Continue reading Sunset in Denali National Park and Preserve
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
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
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