A very early start this morning to bus to Denali ready for our trip into the Denali National Park and Preserve. Trip pretty good with lots of green scenery on both sides largely through Denali State Park- on the opposite side of the mountain range to the National Park. and Preserve. The spruce and hemlock are quite dramatic in the meadows and on mountain sides. Surprisingly, much less ice in the hills as we go inland. Rivers are braided from glacier debris left behind and water is grey from silt. Large numbers of 5th wheelers, campervans and the like on the road and at campsites. Salmon fishing very popular right now  as salmon are running.

Lovely stop at Talkeetna Lodge for morning tea, unfortunately not able to see Denali, as in Mt,  really clearly due to the mist. Also no signs of wildlife yet! In a bit of trivia there is no Mt preceding Denali (rare amongst world famous peaks).

Afternoon wander around the Denali township area near the Park entrance. Largely tourist and food shops a long a short boardwalk. Opposite is a huge resort built by Princess Cruises- chalk and cheese!

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Weather very mild, drizzle this avo, with just…seems to be the usual.

Nice to have some down time tonight.

Adding photos to past blogs now (check them out) and chilling.

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