Sunday, July 18, 2010

Palmer to Denali via Parks Highway, Alaska





















Hi, all. On July 11, we headed from Palmer Alaska north toward Denali National Park. We were headed to Talkeetna, for the Moose Dropping Festival, but found it was cancelled this year. The day was crystal clear, no clouds, beautiful blue skies. This happens perhaps once a year here in Alaska. The highest peak on the North American continent, Mount McKinley (also called Denali by the locals), is in the park. The peak is 20,320 feet high, and mostly covered with clouds. But on this clear blue day, we could see the mountain and its range from 200 miles away. Incredible sights! Enjoy...
Bonjour a tous. Le 11 juillet nous avons finalement pris la route vers le nord, direction Parc national de Denali. Un des plus beaux parcs nationaux americains. En chemin nous nous sommes arretes dans le petit village de Talkkeetna ou chaque annee il y a un festival au theme du crotin d'elan. Tout cela dans la bonne humeur evidemment. Malheureusement festival annule cette annee. la journee etait belle, pas un seul nuage dans le ciel, le Mt Mckinley montrait toute sa fierte et sa beaute a l'horizon. Une chance car la montagne n'est en general visible qu'un jour sur cinq. Notre plaisir de partager ces photos avec vous.

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