Back on the road today! When we left Jesse’s house it was extremely overcast and the clouds persisted mile after mile. Just as all hope of seeing Denali Mountain was gone we began to see little patches of sunlight and then more. By the time we reached the viewing site at Denali State Park, the sky was perfectly clear. Unbelievable!
After lunch, we continued our drive. A few miles beyond the state park there was an opening in the trees that was almost breathtaking. Even more of the mountain was looking out over its foothills. I estimate the mountain was approximately 75-100 miles away from my location. What a beauty!
As we drove farther north, the mountains were more and more interesting. This is geology unfolding before your eyes. Interesting fact: Denali is continuing to grow higher in elevation- about 1 1/2 inch per year as it is still being squeezed by a tectonic plate from the south pressing against the Alaska plate.
We are all settled in a very nice room at the Aurora Denali Lodge. Chicken salad lettuce wraps are on tonight’s menu.
