As he jumped into his bath…
Yes,
We have found it!!!!
Throughout 2015 and 2106 the National Parks Organization has been promoting it’s centenary year of 2016. Their tag line has been “FIND YOUR PARK”
Since our first visit to a National Park in 2002 we have visited 31 of the 59 National Parks and many other places in the National Park’s System – National Seashores, National Lakeshores, National monuments, etc.
Returning to Alaska for summer 2023. Denali!
It is a very magical place. Alaska itself makes us want to come back as many times as we can, but Denali National Park just makes us not want to leave!
Maybe we love it because of the system which makes it the least accessible for you to drive in order to protect the ecosystem. Maybe it is the scenery – we caught about the peak of fall color. Maybe it is the numbers of wide “braided” rivers. Maybe it is because of the varied wildlife we spotted on every trip through the park. Maybe it was the stellar Aurora Borealis we saw two nights ago. Maybe it is because of The Mountain ( we saw it out, as they say, four times!).
Here are some images from the Mountain and the wildlife we saw. We were fortunate to see four of the “Big Five” in Denali: Grizzly Bear, Moose, Caribou and Dall Sheep. Unfortunately the Wolf evaded us. Sorry for the long post accommodating so many images.
The Mountain Is Out Today
Denali and Tundra
Polychrome Valley and Autumn Tundra
Braided River in Denali National Park
Grizzly Bear feasting on wild berries
Grizzly aka Alaskan Brown Bear (Ursus arctos)
Bull Moose (Alces alces) Laying in a Kettle Pond
Male Caribou with Large Antler set
Dall Sheep (Ovis dalli) called Dall Dots by the Park Drivers
Young Male Willow Ptarmigan, The Alaska State Bird
Migrating (South) Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator)
Arctic Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus parryii)
Aurora Borealis – The Northern Lights
Teklanika River immediately behind our campsite
Gear: Nikon D4s, Nikon D800, Nikkor 80.0-400.0mm f/4.5-5.6 VRIII, Nikkor TC-17 EII, Nikkor 18.0-35.0 f/3.5-4.5, Nikkor 24.0-70.0mm f/2.8, RRS Tripod and Ball Head, Lexar Digital Film
Quite spectacular shots on an intreaging adventure … a pleasure even to be an armchair spectator. Seeing this led me back through your earlier blogs. ENJOY life fully, Morley.
WOW! WoW! And WOW again!!!!! The Mountain made my heart sing and Aurora Borealis brought fond memories of my days up North where we we lay in the snow on winter nights and watch them dance across the night sky. Thank you. Keep up the good journey:) xo
Great photos. IT looks like you had a wonderful time there.
Fantastic post about an awesome experience. You both seem very happy and are taking it all in. Enjoying hearing about your adventures. Take care and talk soon I hope. Hugs. Nancy
What beautiful pictures you have posted! A spectacular visual story to support your incredible journey!
Mary & Drew xoxo
Richard and Louise, what a privilege to share your beautiful and spectacular photos. It is always an education for us when we receive your emails and links. Happy travels and keep the comment and photos coming.
Love the photos…..
Very nice photos Richard and Louise. Your article sounds like the perfect tourist advertisement for the Denali region. Hope you get that wolf!!
Many thanks of the kind words. We really appreciate knowing folks are “listening” to our travels. R & L
Spectacular!
Awesome photos! Excellent equipment!
Thank you very much for the updates.
Many more miles(km)of happy trails…
Sincerely,
David & Aunt Bobbie