Sep 5, 2009 - Denali Highway- The kids wallet

I just put more quarters in the dryer, so still have time to write.I just put more quarters in the dryer, so still have time to write....

Sep 4, 2009 - Denali Park, The Mountain Killer bike ride

It’s been hard finding the time to write; I’m hanging out in the quiet Laundromat with Mr. Please don't bring up the bunnies when you see him:-) This is part of the vacation that I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! The sun is shinning, Mt Denali is out in all her glory and Gordon says we can't go into the park????WHAT! Last time we came we came here we didn't go into the park, REMEMBER? (What's that supposed to mean?) He said it’s 400. ... 00 to go into the park and you have to ride a bus in there, that’s the only way to get in! I was so disappointed, We dislike strongly riding a bus with all the boat people, they all have their expensive perfume and jewelry, etc.It’s been hard finding the time to write; I’m hanging out in the quiet Laundromat with Mr. Please don't bring up the bunnies when you see him:-) This is part of the vacation that I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! The sun is shinning, Mt Denali is out in all her glory and Gordon says we can't go into the park????WHAT! Last time we came we came here we didn't go into the park, REMEMBER? (What's that supposed to mean?) He said it’s 400. ... 00 to go into the park and you have to ride a bus in there, that’s the only way to get in! I was so disappointed, We dislike strongly riding a bus with all the boat people, they all have their expensive perfume and jewelry, etc....

Sep 3, 2009 - Denali RV park

Gordon writes: Drive to Denali Vicki Writes: Before you start reading this, please, please look at the first picture. ... We stopped in front of the Denali mountain, it was sunny and warm, this weather and photo ops only come once in a lifetime. ... But, He won’t get out of the truck.Gordon writes: Drive to Denali Vicki Writes: Before you start reading this, please, please look at the first picture. ... We stopped in front of the Denali mountain, it was sunny and warm, this weather and photo ops only come once in a lifetime. ... But, He won’t get out of the truck....

Jul 4, 2009 - Working hard and lovin' it!

Just a quick note to let everyone know we are still alive! We are working everyday and finally have worked out a routine that we feel comfortable with.Just a quick note to let everyone know we are still alive! We are working everyday and finally have worked out a routine that we feel comfortable with....

Jun 29, 2009 - Day 18 Denali, AK

Yes, the sun is here for good. Then we are off to Denali park, we are staying at a hostel, YIKES, that last one was just plain hostile. ... The Denali Mountain Morning hostel actually is quite nice compared to the one in Banff. ... We are in the "coffee grinder" cabin which looks very tiny, also we have to share it with a young German named Christian.Yes, the sun is here for good. Then we are off to Denali park, we are staying at a hostel, YIKES, that last one was just plain hostile. ... The Denali Mountain Morning hostel actually is quite nice compared to the one in Banff. ... We are in the "coffee grinder" cabin which looks very tiny, also we have to share it with a young German named Christian....

Jun 16, 2009 - Denali Highway

Today we took a drive on the all-gravel Denali Highway. ... What an awesome place Alaska is! J PS: On Monday, we went back to the little village of Denali, and Janet found ...

Jun 2, 2009 - Denali National Park Bus Tour

Yesterday we just roamed around the area north of Denali, exploring the little towns of Nenana and Healy, plus "Glitter Gulch" (the touristy area of the town of Denali); we ended with having dinner at the Salmon Bake which was yummy! Tuesday we left early to catch our 7:00 AM bus for the 63 mile trip into Denali National Park. ... It was sunny, and not expected to be as cool, but we still had to take jacket layers for the higher elevations and wind.Yesterday we just roamed around the area north of Denali, exploring the little towns of Nenana and Healy, plus "Glitter Gulch" (the touristy area of the town of Denali); we ended with having dinner at the Salmon Bake which was yummy! Tuesday we left early to catch our 7:00 AM bus for the 63 mile trip into Denali National Park. ... It was sunny, and not expected to be as cool, but we still had to take jacket layers for the higher elevations and wind....

May 31, 2009 - Denali Bound!!!

We arrived in Denali about 3PM and met our boss, who is very nice and got us settled in the campground. ... After getting set-up we headed for Denali National Park; we went straight to the shuttle bus reservation center and got a trip planned for Tuesday morning at 7am. ... Then headed out to see some of the park.We arrived in Denali about 3PM and met our boss, who is very nice and got us settled in the campground. ... After getting set-up we headed for Denali National Park; we went straight to the shuttle bus reservation center and got a trip planned for Tuesday morning at 7am. ... Then headed out to see some of the park....

Aug 19, 2008 - Denali Grizzly Bear Resort, Denali NP,AK

Travel day to Denali 190 miles. ... McKinley or Denali as the natives call it. ... It is said that Denali being over 20,000 feet tall, creates its own weather, so apparently there is less than a 50% chance of seeing the whole thing, neverminding on a sunny day. ...

Jul 16, 2008 - Day 40 - We're on the move again headed from Fairbanks to Denali

Short 130 mile drive today so we got up late and left a little after 10. Arrived at the campground around 1, set up and then headed to Denali National Park to get our Golden Passport and reservations for our park visit tomorrow. ... We elected to take a 9 hour bus tour as no personal vehicles are allowed past mile 14 on the park road.Short 130 mile drive today so we got up late and left a little after 10. Arrived at the campground around 1, set up and then headed to Denali National Park to get our Golden Passport and reservations for our park visit tomorrow. ... We elected to take a 9 hour bus tour as no personal vehicles are allowed past mile 14 on the park road....

Jul 13, 2008 - Angry Skies To Denali

Not much to report on today, we just mushed our way over to Denali Park today and took a few pic's on the way over. ... I'm setting here listening to some good music from a guy we heard in Tok, by the name of Dave Stancliff and if you get the chance to hear him do yourself a favor, you'll be glad you did.Not much to report on today, we just mushed our way over to Denali Park today and took a few pic's on the way over. ... I'm setting here listening to some good music from a guy we heard in Tok, by the name of Dave Stancliff and if you get the chance to hear him do yourself a favor, you'll be glad you did....

Jul 2, 2008 - Got tickets for Denali Park tour

Left the Fairbanks Campground on the way to Denali Park. ... Only a few miles out of Fairbanks, you could see the mountain range at Denali in the distance. ... We went into the Park to pick up our bus tickets for tomorrow and view a video on the making of the road inside Denali. ... We went into the town of Denali to do some shopping, which is only a couple of miles from the Park entrance. ...