...a hike along the Teklanika River

Mrs. Hufford scans our intended route with binoculars. Always a good idea to avoid "surprise" wildlife encounters.

Stopping for a water break.

Mrs. Hufford photographs a cluster of moss campion.

We stopped for a break and ate some frosted animal crackers for energy.

On one of our afternoons in Denali National Park we took a hike from Teklanika Campground downstream to the road. It was a pleasant afternoon although we could see some clouds gathering in the distance. Later they resulted in a 30 minute hike delay for rain. We stood under trees and waited until the downpour passed. Then we were on our way again. We just ambled along enjoying he scenery and each others company until we found a spot where we could access the road without too much trouble. We went through the trees and bushes eventually making our way the road and back to the campground. It was a wonderful afternoon and a great day for...a hike along the Teklanika River.