Toninght we sit at the kitchen table mapping out the route we are going to take tomorrow. We want to end up at the top to watch the sunset; this late in the season, sunset is around 10pm and lasts a long time. We want to do some berry and mushroom gathering. This wasn’t going to be [...]

Early in the season travelers to Alaska can experience the wonders of the environment come back to life after the long winter months. The tundra bursts to life with vibrant colors of flowers. Freshly melted snow saturating the terrain for the bountiful berry patches later in the year. This is the time for color & [...]

Once we connected with the bus, we were set to begin our Kantishna excursion. We loaded up for the bus at the Denali Cabins, and then made a brief stop to pick up guests at the Railroad depot at the park entrance. From that point we headed into the park. After the park ranger checked [...]

I have been an active river runner for quite sometime, so naturally on my vacation to Alaska I had to see what Alaska’s river system had to offer. I came across Denali Lodges web site showing various rafting excursions done right on the Nenana River-which runs through the town site of Denali. I was traveling [...]

I came to Alaska to visit my family for two weeks. Little did I know that there were so many things to do and see in Alaska. Those 2 weeks hardly encompassed the activities available. Luckily, my family booked several one and 2-day excursions for me. I thought oh boy, I’ll need a vacation just [...]