At Healy post 4 of 16

 June 23, 24, 2018

Our stay here was at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. The setting was fabulous, and we went for the King salmon fresh-caught that very morning. Pricey, but oh my! Al dente asparagus done just right, and of course, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes:


Our table that evening had this view - I took the shot from outside the next morning, with the table we occupied dead center in the picture. Yes, that was our view during dinner:


The light specks in the glass are two interior lights. Maybe three.

 Our room faced this scene:


But, adventures awaited, and we took off to the park itself:


Our first stop, first chance to get out of the bus, was a rest stop, and ten steps from the bus I chanced upon this stump. I know I posted it on Facebook, but I like it so much... :


The park is patrolled year-round. In the winter, by dogsled. Here's an actual working ranger's cabin. Must be quite the welcome sight after a day of mushing:


We cruised for a bit, taking in the majesty, when what to our wondering eyes did appear:


These guys hung out at the den, probably talking over what to do with their day.

So, back in the bus, catch a lot more scenery, one stop for a first nation presenter, then another rest stop, at which we were graced with this juvenile great horned owl. We could hear mama off the path a way, but never saw her. This guy (or gal???) hung out very close to the sidewalk:


Later that same day, we jumped on our ATV tour:


We didn't know they were going to feed us, so we ended up obliging them, just to be good guests, and overate. I called it "cruise prep".

Part of the trail meandered through a creek bed:


We did see a half-dozen moose on the ride, and before we even started, our guide ran a short distance around a parked car in the parking lot on the way to the ATVs, and he and I witnessed an eagle snatch up a bunny. Linda missed it, probably for the best.

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