Oops, we went to Denali again

It's getting harder to stay away because the park is so incredibly awesome. Of course, September is here which means its full on fall foliage season for most of the interior of Alaska. Some places we've been to are already past peak. Luckily the park encompasses a lot of different climate zones, so you don't have to go far to find the fall colors.


These shots are from the start of the Park Road near the park entrance. The valleys are filled with yellow and orange.

We drove into the park to the Savage River, stopping a few times along the way once the landscape became red.



A walk (and a nap) along the Savage river proved to be a relaxing way to spend the early afternoon. The river is gorgeous, the walking is easy, and the landscape is breathtaking. I could easily just take my time and just walk forever here.


The Savage River basin and surrounding peaks.

I also took a walk up the Rock Trail and the Alpine trail, also in the Savage River area. A little higher up the foliage was at peak again. Pretty, pretty, pretty.


The only wildlife I saw were two moose. I was way too far away to get any good shots of this big guy, but he makes a pretty good dot in the yellow and red textures.

Of course, I took a lot of pictures and don't have the time to post all of them now, but I will post updates over the next few days. Classwork and teaching are starting to take over again and soon winter will be here. At least it's aurora season!