We are finally here! Matthew and I have been looking forward to this volunteer opportunity for MONTHS! The drive up to Denali was beautiful! (I know, no surprise.)
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| Our first sighting of Denali--awesome! |
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| Denali and clouds |
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| The DUDE! |
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| Denali and other mountains in the Alaska Range |
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| Moose on the way to Denali National Park |
The woman working with us, Lauren, will not be in until Wednesday to write-up our final job description. Until then, we are learning all we can about the park, hiking the trails, watching the movies and demonstrations, and enjoying the ranger lectures.
I think we will mostly be "roving" (walking the trails and answering questions posed by fellow hikers). I will have more details on Wednesday. EXCITING!!!
For this month, July, our camping site is at the park headquarters. It is approximately a 45 minute hike to the visitor center. (There are free shuttles, if we chose to catch a ride.)
Matt is thrilled because we are within a 4 minute walk of the dog kennels. It is fun to hear their excitement in the morning!
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| Our campsite--RV and mosquito screen tent |
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| Prickly Rose or Wild Rose |
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| On the Road Trail to the Visitor Center |
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| On the Road Trail |
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| Unsure--will ask |
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| Red squirrel |
Sled dog demonstration--
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| Matt's first meeting with a beautiful dog |
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| Hitching up and getting ready to run! |
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| Running to the end of the course |
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| Done for this demonstration |
Mountains on top, so beautiful!! Glad to see Matt met dog ;)
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