Denali

Denali, aka Mt. McKinley
Originally uploaded by GailJ.

Today, we finally made it to Denali National Park. We arrived for our 6:15am shuttle bus to Wonder Lake. An 11 hour trip. Our morning started out pretty exciting. We left our B&B and within about 100 yards of the house, we came across a moose in the road. We enjoyed watching it, but we didn't have our cameras ready!
We took off on the tour and within just a few miles, we spotted more moose. They are everywhere in the park. We also happened across a black wolf, fox pups, playing just outside their den and so much more. I didn't get pictures of everything, since I need a much fancier camera, with a telephoto lens! I did get video of them though, since the video has a great zoom lens! We happened across grizzly bears and caribou, dall sheep and so much more. The best part for me though, we seeing the mountain. This is often not visalbe for visitors. We count ourselves lucky to have seen it. Just a few hours later, it was covered by clouds so we were not able to see it again, at Wonder Lake. For those who can't see my photo too well, it is the whitest part in the pictures. It is hard to see, but it is there. (I really need that great camera.
Next time I come, a really great camera is called for. Don't come without a zoom lens and lots of patience! Wildlife photographers must have the most patience! It is not easy to get that perfect shot!

Teri and I have decided that the best things of all, have been the cheapest to do. Our time in the last 2 National Parks.