One of the highlights of our Alaska trip was our day trip to Denali National Park. It was a long drive from our chalet to get to Denali
As we were driving there-This was one of the best views we got of the Big Mountain- Mt. McKinley-
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| The bus |
The bus ride into Denali- they don't allow private vehicles past a certain point- you hop on a bus and ride in.
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| No one looks very thrilled about a bus ride! |
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Amber on the bus
Sometimes pictures just don't do those fall colors justice! The colors were amazing! |
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Bug, Pam and Doodle at one of the "rest stops" along the way.
The Bus stopped every 90 minutes for bathroom breaks and to stretch your legs. |
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| Taking a break from the bus ride |
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| Doodle at the top of the world- or rather close to it. |
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| Doodle displaying some Caribou antlers-- Notice how well he's cooperating lately- :D I'm lovin it. |
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| Roo and L taking a look through the scope |
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| Bug displaying his antlers |
Here's what made the long 8 hour bus ride worth it--- yes you read that right- 4 hours in to the visitor's center- and 4 hours back out.
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Grizzlies! Here's a mom and 2 cubs...HUGE cubs- and 3 more belo
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Another Griz
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This one stood up and sniffed the air, and walked a few steps for us... All in all 13 grizzlies- (or if you go by Doodle's count- 18- because there were some we saw both directions, up the mountain and back down)
Some Dall Sheep
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| Some of my favorite Animals ;) My Jr. Rangers! |
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| This Huge moose was waiting for us to spot him on our way out of the park. |
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| The WHOLE GANG! |
Denali was awesome! Ok- maybe I can fit all the rest on 1 more post....err maybe not- coming soon- Sled dogs, Feeding the Reindeer, & the Glacier Cruise.
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