Tag Archives: Denali National Park

Alaska Part 2: Denali

  Getting There: Denali National Park is an easy 4.5 hour drive north of Anchorage. Alternatively the Alaska Railroad offers service between the two locations. The literal high point of the trip is 20,237 ft Mt. McKinley, the highest point … Continue reading

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Alaska in Photos

Here is a gallery of highlights from our three weeks in Alaska. Photos can’t possibly do The Last Frontier justice, but click the images for the full-size slideshow and complete captions. Stay tuned for more detailed information on the sites we visited.

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National Park Kick: Denali

Our favorites: Eat: All meals – Creekside Cafe (we ate breakfast and dinner there; they also provide sack lunches perfect for days spent hiking in the park) Eat: Prospectors Pizzeria & Alehouse (49 beers on tap as well as unique pizza toppings such … Continue reading

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Alaska: National Parks Overview

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Upcoming Travel: Alaska

  With only five weeks before our departure, it is now time to turn our attention fully to Alaska. (Who am I kidding, our attention has been on Alaska for months.) We began serious researching last fall and locked in … Continue reading

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