An account by Andrew, a Naturalist Guide at Denali Backcountry Lodge.
Rain gear, check. Waterproof boots, check. Bagged lunch and snacks, check. Mosquito head net and repellant, check.
As my group arrived at the check in area eagerly awaiting Denali Backcountry Lodge’s first challenging hike of the season, I couldn’t help but smile with anticipation. A small intimate group, just the way you want it. By the time we had crossed over Moose Creek to the edge of the property, our group had felt like we had known each other for years. The hike description leads one to believe they will receive a true Alaskan bushwhacking experience, and a bushwhacking experience is most definitely had. Continue reading
With one day away from opening, I sit here in my office and look out through the window upon empty Adirondack and rocking chairs awaiting guests. The sky is mixed with passing gray clouds and small pockets of blue. A slight breeze in the air rustles the new spring leaves, which continually adjust to a new season. Mosquitoes gently bump the glass to my office window reminding me of yet another change in season. I feel like the Park has welcomed us, and there is a sense of calm anticipation in the air for the busy months to proceed. 
Let’s face it, almost all visitors to Alaska want to see wildlife, and most of all bears. Bears can be pretty elusive; if you live in a more populated area of Alaska, you may not see a bear for years. You’ll always see plenty of moose – practically outside your doorstep, but bears are a little harder to find. To see bears in Alaska, you need to 