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The High One

7/29/2013

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I found a beautiful hidden campsite to start my time at Riley Creek. Tucked near the back of the campground I set up my tent and settled in for three days. A short trail behind my tent led down to the banks of a rushing Riley Creek. Along the trail and banks of the creek I found many moose tracks. There were also many warning signs reminding me I was in prime bear country.

The park road in Denali is over 85 miles long, but after the thirteen mile mark it is closed to private vehicle traffic unless you obtain a special use permit. After three days at Riley Creek I will have a permit that will allow me to drive to a campground 33 miles into the park. Until then I can ride the park bus system or I can explore the first 13 miles of roadway. I opted  to explore the 13 miles I could access at with my own vehicle.

There seems to be moose everywhere. At this time of year their antlers are growing to a large, impresive size and they are starting to eye potential rivals for the rut season. One evening I stopped along the road and watched five big males trying to ignore each other. Three on one side of the road and two on the other.

At the thirteen mile mark of the highway is the Savage River. Each morning I would wake early and make the drive out there to be one of the first to hike it in the morning. And each day brought me new surprises.

On the fourth morning I was up very early and broke camp to make the move to the Teklanika River Campground. Arriving early gave me first choice on the campsite opening up that day. I found a nice spot about 50 feet from the campgrounds outdoor amphitheater and I stones throw from the river channel. Teklanika or Tek has now electrical sites and no showers. There are two water spigots in the park where you can fill your water containers. The toilets are improved vault style toilets. Not modern but not to bad either. This is where I will spend the next nine days.

For nine days I was surrounded by incredible vistas, wildflowers of every color and many types of beautiful animals. One evening I even had a grizzley bear visit the nearby amphitheater to watch me for a short time. And Mt McKinley also known as Mt Denali or "The High One" was a near constant companion. I was witness to more then my share of clear days while in the park.
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Heading to Denali National Park

7/14/2013

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Since July 8th I have been staying on the shores of Colorado Lake in the Broad Pass near Cantwell Alaska. For part of my stay I have been house and dog sitting for a wonderful couple while they were away. When they were home I stayed in their cabin by the lake. Lucy the dog has been my companion during their absences and she has accompanied on many of my hikes and adventures. I have been so fortunate to be able to explore this beautiful area and then come back to the house to watch the birds, beavers and otters around the lake. I was even able to make several day trips into Denali National Park but on Wednesday July 17th I will enter the park for a total of 12 days tent camping.

The first 3 Days will be at Riley Creek near the entrance to the park where I will have access to the internet. After that I will drive 30 miles in to Teklanika River Campground where I will set up my tent for the remaining 9 days. No internet cell phones or electricity there. To get to Teklanika River Campground I will recieve a pass allowing me through the checkpoint at mile 13. Once in the campground I have to park my vehicle at my campsite and not move it for the duration of my stay. I have a pass that allows me to use the park bus system so I can explore the park. With this pass I can get on and off a buses anywhere along the road system and continue on foot only to flag a later bus down for a ride back. A great way to spend these days exploring the park.

I will be in the park until July 29th at which time I will head for Anchorage and a flight 400 miles west to the town of Bethel Alaska. In Bethel I will spend a couple of weeks visiting my daughter and exploring the community.
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