DENALI NATIONAL PARK, ALASKA, SEPTEMBER 8-11, 2021
For the first time since 1984 we had no reason to stay in Nikiski following the Labor Day Weekend. Retired from our jobs and kids all graduated from high school, Denali National Park seemed like a good destination. So, off we went. Astoundingly we were able to see it all--rutting moose, the mountain, fall colors, termination dust, and interesting people. We stayed at the Grizzly Bear Cabins for three nights and had a spirited cribbage game each evening. Elizabeth was crowned champ of the tournament. Here are a few photos:
This bull moose was strutting, prancing, and pawing the ground one evening near Savage River Campground. His antlers were impressive.
Moose rutting is taken seriously in Denali National Park.
This is a moose jam. It happens when a moose is visible from the road. Lots of vehicles, people, cameras, and spotting scopes converge upon the scene.
This guy had a ladder attached to the roof of his camper shell with ratchet straps. He would climb to the top of the it whenever he spotted some wildlife, to get a better view.
Posing in front of the sign at the entrance of Denali National Park.
Denali was out in full view much of the time we were visiting the park.
The fall colors were in full force, too.
Fall colors and termination dust atop the hills in the distance.
Termination dust up close.
The rock at the Savage River parking area.
A Northern-hawk owl perched in a tree along the Denali Park Road.
