We left Denali this morning and traveled to Girdwood. It was about a 5 hour trip via coach and it was a drizzly day. We stopped in Anchorage for lunch and then on to "The Hotel Alyeska". On the way we traveled along the Turnagain inlet and had many Beluga whales swimming along side of us as they were migrating. This hotel is rated the best in all of Alaska and I agree. Beautiful hotel with great views of mountains and glaciers. The picture we posted today ...

Denali Park is home to North America's highest mountain, Mt. McKinley, towering over 20,300 feet tall. The park is 6 million acres where there is your best opportunity to see Alaska's wildlife. Today we took the "Tundra Tour" taking us 90 miles into Denali National Park. It was a 8 hour tour and we were lucky to see many animals. We saw herds of Caribou, at least a half dozen grizzlies ( one with 2 cubs ) , lynx, fox, Dall Sheep, a Gray Wolf, and we were v...

Today we continued on another "Wilderness Express" train ride to Denali National Park. We had great views of the mountain range again. We have been so lucky! What is to not like about this great train?!?!? The food has been fabulous with narration along the way to explain the beautiful views. There was an earthquake in Alaska this morning so our train needed to take extra precautions until the tracks are inspected. We were unaware of the quake until we were...

What a fabulous day! We took a four hour trip on the "Wilderness Express" a glass domed train to Talkeetna. It was a totally clear day so the views were spectacular! Talkeetna is a quaint little town of 879 people and has the best view of Mount McKinley/Denali. From the Talkeetna Alaska Lodge you have a panaramic view of the entire Mountain range. We feel so fortunate to have this weather as only 30% of people see the mountain. After arriving in Talkeetna ou...

What a fabulous day! We took a four hour trip on the "Wilderness Express" a glass domed train to Talkeetna. It was a totally clear day so the views were spectacular! Talkeetna is a quaint little town of 879 people and has the best view of Mount McKinley/Denali. From the Talkeetna Alaska Lodge you have a panaramic view of the entire Mountain range. We feel so fortunate to have this weather as only 30% of people see the mountain. After arriving in Talkeetna ou...