by Mark | Aug 27, 2024 | Travel
We (Ruth and Mark) toured Alaska during September, 2024. These pages and posts reflect our insights as we experienced the wonders of this state. We are sharing a number of photos here (and asking fellow travelers to also share some of their favorite photos for all to...
by Mark | Oct 3, 2024 | Travel
Today, we traveled above the Arctic Circle on the Dalton Highway (Alaska Route 11). Yes, it was a very long day (had to get up abour 4:30 a.m.). Most rental car companies forbid driving on this road so we took a tour bus. It was a wise investment. Even the tour bus...
by Mark | Oct 1, 2024 | Travel
We had another delicious breakfast at McKinley Creekside Cabins. Once we checked out, we did another quick tour of Denali National Park & Preserve. We returned to the Savage River Loop Trail again and savored the scenery. Since I took so many photos the day...
by Mark | Sep 30, 2024 | Travel
We spent the entire day near Denali. As we began the day, Ruth and I shared one of those Alaska sized cinnamon rolls at McKinley Creekside cabins. As you can see, they were enormous. That is one cinnamon roll on the plate (and the coffee mugs are normal size). Of...
by Mark DuBois | Sep 25, 2024 | Travel
This was our first full day in Alaska in 2024. It was great to return. We ate a quick breakfast at the hotel (Hampton Inn). Ruth saw a bald eagle flying while we were eating breakfast. After checking out, we began driving towards Denali National Park and Preserve. We...
by Mark DuBois | Sep 6, 2024 | Travel
Another adventure begins. Today, September 5, 2024, Ruth and I begin our travels/ return to Alaska. We last visited in 2022 and recorded some of our favorite photos on a separate website. I also shared our journey and my insights on my personal weblog. For anyone who...