Denali Highway

After several days of backpacking we were all excited to hit the park headquarters for a warm shower and afterwards, a warm meal at a local restaurant. From Denali NP we headed south, back the way we had come until we reached the Alaskan/Denali Highway Junction. We then headed east along the infamous Denali Hwy.


The Denali Hwy was originally built to access the newly formed McKinley National Park. It was never paved and has remains a dirt road to this day. In this photo you can see the Nenana River to the right.


Sara poses with a smile with the Nenana River and Pyramid Peak in the background.

Sara was more open to a photoshoot after having recently had a hot shower and a chance to do her hair! What a babe!

Another shot of the Denali Highway looking west.

Overlooking Monahan Flat with the Alaskan Range beyond.

We made several stops along this stretch of highway to enjoy the scenery.

The girls smile for the camera.

Quent at the wheel. How could we go astray? Oh wait..... Look OUT!! :)

We stopped again near the Susitna Lodge, along the Susitna River of course. The Clearwater Mountains dominate the background.

This float plane was moored in the lake below.