Monday, August 18, 2008

August 18, 2008: Denali National Park, Alaska

We spent most of today on the 8 hour Denali National Park Bus Tour that went as far as the Eielson Visitor Center (link) and back. This was a great tour! It was probably not worth the extra $$ for the premium tours, as we had such a great time on this one! Our bus driver, Jeremiah, was very knowledgable and a great tour guide! (Bus tour info)

We had dinner for the evening at McKinley Creekside Cabins and took a short hike again there....



Moose


Above 2: Willow Ptarmigans

A Grizzly Bear

One of the nice views from the park road


Early on the mountains were mostly covered by clouds (above two)


Red Fox


Caribou (above and below)

Above two: Great views from the Eielson Visitor Center

Nice view of a caribou

A view of the Denali Park Highway from the bus


I never thought I would get this good of a view of a wild Wolf! (above and below)



Flying Golden Eagle


Above and Below: Great shots of a Grizzly cub right next to the bus!



His mother bear was not far behind!


Dark-Eyed Junco at Denali National Park


Carlo Creek, just south of Denali National Park


More signs of fall near Carlo Creek


Interesting ground cover near Carlo Creek


More Fireweed (this was everywhere in Alaska)

DENALI NATIONAL PARK AREA (INTERACTIVE)

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