Backpacking at Denali National Park

Steve has come for a visit! We spent 2 and a half days backpacking at Denali National Park in the Stony Creek area. THANKFULLY we were spared the rain, which had been pounding down in the State Park for many a day.
We had to ford the creek several times, and make lots of  "bear alert" noise. It was super fun climbing up a mountain and resting on the mosses and lichens. Steve enjoyed berry picking and there were some excellent ripe blueberries.
We saw quite a few critters from the bus, including a tired brown bear sleeping upon a caribou carcass, and a mother bear with 2 spring cubs crossing a river.

I am back to work for my last 10 days. It is tragic to think my summer will soon end. It has been a spectacular season!!!!!!!