Monday, August 9, 2010

SANCTUARY RIVER

HUBBA HUBBA HP TENT
Have been wanting to spend the night at the camp on the Sanctuary River 22 miles into Denali along the park road.  At an elevation of 2466 feet, this is a very small tents only site with just seven spots.  Went in Saturday after dropping the dog at Denali Dog Daycare in Healy. 

Gnomeville
Camp was really nice with good tent sites (Site #1)  and the weather was just slightly wet. We explored the river both north and south of the bridge but a nagging head cold put a damper on my activity level.  Oh well, there will be other times.  Had hoped to hear wolves or even see them but no luck.  Lots of animal signs including moose and caribou, and a couple of persistent Camp Robbers who showed up for handouts Sunday morning.  Lots of mushrooms in the area.








DENALI
Treated to a view of Denali on the way out Sunday afternoon.  Always a pleasure to see the mountain as I know people do visit the Park and never see it. Rescued Champ Sunday.  He did not have a good time at the kennel.  He refused to say anything else.






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