Saturday, June 11, 2011

Denali National Park and Preserve, Day 1 and 2

Hello all,
Here is a sneak preview of our pictures from our trip to Denali. I'll add the rest, as well as some more descriptions and details from our weekend in the park. Overall it was a great time and we were extremely lucky to have good weather, and no bear attacks. :)



Lovely empty campground on the Nenana River outside of the park


Nothing better than sitting on a river with a great old friend, drinking wine from a box.


Except perhaps when you add some free river beer into the picture!


Roasting corn over the fire at midnight, light as day..


This is as dark as it got


Nervously packing up the bear keg, getting ready to head into the park




Heading to Unit 26, Primrose Ridge and Mount Margaret


Preparing for the scary rain clouds in the distance. Turned out it wasn't necessary and we stayed dry. 



Getting ready for some Emily-height bush-wacking








These caribou had already snagged the best camp spot



Tundra



Searching for a spot to pitch our tent...didn't work out so well. 


Dall Sheep


Moose greeting back at the parking lot