July 15, 2010
I rented a car and drove to Denali National Park where I stamped my National Park Passport booklet indicating my National Park visits of Acadia & Denali National Parks. The weather was not cooperative, with low clouds and light to heavy rains Mt. McKinley was not visible at all. A return trip is definitely in the planning stages just to see this place with less clouds and more sun.
There is a short drive into the interior of the park using your personal vehicle and the parks shuttle buses or tour buses are only allowed to travel the ninety miles into the parks interior. Lots of wild animals are visible including grizzly bears, & moose.
I spotted an adult male moose in heavy brush and it was a sight to behold. His antlers were at least 5-6 feet across and stood as tall as a horse. He is an incredibly impressive animal to see in person.
The visitor center provided great displays of the park and its animals along with a short film about the park and lots of seminars on mountaineering, backpacking, hiking, and a special dog sled presentation displaying the ranger’s mode of transportation during the winter.
Well it is time to pack and return to the lower forty-eight and most importantly the return to the ATV road between the US & Canadian border and Haines Junction YT. The Wanderer has had a couple of days rest and we are ready to head back for the family reunion in Chi-Town baby.
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