Trip to the interior of Denali

Denali National Park came alive today as we took a sixty mile road trip into the heart of the park.  We remained in the bus when the wildlife was present. Denali was clouded in so we didn't see it, but with what we did see, I was not disappointed.   First we saw moose.

Then we saw ptarmigan the state bird of Alaska. They are beginning to turn white for winter. We had what they call the terminal snow yesterday, which to the natives means summer is over.

Next came a momma bear and two cubs. We saw many bears, all grizzlies.

This second guy walked near our bus and then proceeded to roll over and scratch himself. It was amazing and funny to watch. We saw many Caribou. The antlers on this bull are amazing!

I almost forgot the Dall Sheep. We didn't get close as they were up high, but we were delighted to see them.

Most of the sixty miles was on a one lane gravel road. In some places it dropped down hundreds of feet. Chris closed her eyes and held her breath on places like this.

But that road took us into amazement and beauty and delight!

What a great day!