Denali National Park: Taking the Green Bus Tour 66 Miles to Eielson Visitors Center - Through My Lens
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Date: 2022-03-11
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Carla
Wow! You lucked out! Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing! We were also there the end of August and it was too cloudy unfortunately. We did see the base from the visitor center and luckily did a flight over it on a crystal clear day a few days later! Gorgeous! Unfortunately we did see construction on polychrome pass and the guide explained that the permafrost is melting and the road sank 10 inches the week before. 4 days after we drove over the pass they closed the road for the rest of the season. They arent sure how they are going to maintain the road in the future as it has been sinking more over the last 5 years with the permafrost melting. I hope they figure something out for next year. Road will be closed up to mile 43 I think they said. So sad. Everything after polychrome pass was so gorgeous! I am so glad that we decided to get off at polychrome on the way back and explore for 40 minutes before another bus came by. Thankful it had seats! What a feeling being alone out there! So gorgeous! Thanks again for sharing!
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Wow! You lucked out! Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing! We were also there the end of August and it was too cloudy unfortunately. We did see the base from the visitor center and luckily did a flight over it on a crystal clear day a few days later! Gorgeous! Unfortunately we did see construction on polychrome pass and the guide explained that the permafrost is melting and the road sank 10 inches the week before. 4 days after we drove over the pass they closed the road for the rest of the season. They arent sure how they are going to maintain the road in the future as it has been sinking more over the last 5 years with the permafrost melting. I hope they figure something out for next year. Road will be closed up to mile 43 I think they said. So sad. Everything after polychrome pass was so gorgeous! I am so glad that we decided to get off at polychrome on the way back and explore for 40 minutes before another bus came by. Thankful it had seats! What a feeling being alone out there! So gorgeous! Thanks again for sharing!
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Jim
Through My Lens, this is quite a memory jogger of my ride on the bus back in '84. I still remember the drop-off at Polychrome Pass. Although I did quite well with the animal viewing while in the state, a Dall sheep was one I didn't see. For the record, the Dalls' cousins are Stone sheep in the Canadian Rockies, desert bighorns in western CO on down into the SW, and Rocky Mtn. bighorns in---the American Rockies. I've seen the desert and stone varieties. Just so you know, Toklat rest stop is TOE-clat. Eielson is as far as we got, since we blew a tire, and were stranded for several hours, but still an amazing day.
Ohhh, you weren't able to get out to Wonder Lake.
In closing, I camped at Savage R. Campground, where I saw Denali while waiting for the bus. At the next stop, there was an Australian couple who got on, and in that short time, the mtn. had become socked in, and stayed that way until we got back.
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Through My Lens, this is quite a memory jogger of my ride on the bus back in '84. I still remember the drop-off at Polychrome Pass. Although I did quite well with the animal viewing while in the state, a Dall sheep was one I didn't see. For the record, the Dalls' cousins are Stone sheep in the Canadian Rockies, desert bighorns in western CO on down into the SW, and Rocky Mtn. bighorns in---the American Rockies. I've seen the desert and stone varieties. Just so you know, Toklat rest stop is TOE-clat. Eielson is as far as we got, since we blew a tire, and were stranded for several hours, but still an amazing day.
Ohhh, you weren't able to get out to Wonder Lake.
In closing, I camped at Savage R. Campground, where I saw Denali while waiting for the bus. At the next stop, there was an Australian couple who got on, and in that short time, the mtn. had become socked in, and stayed that way until we got back.
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Laura
Just got back. We were only able to see Denali from Anchorage. We did go in 92. 5 miles and spent a couple of nights there. While we were there it was decided to close that end of the road because it couldnt be repaired. They are working on a solution. We left on a Thursday and the lodges were being closed Friday, 3 weeks before the end of the season. Snow was expected. The trip out was very harrowing. It could be 1 to 3 years before it is reopened. There is a charter flight service back there. Maintenance crews winterizing the lodges will come out that way. Our bus was brown and probably one of the last two out. I enjoyed your video and will look forward to watching more of them.
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Just got back. We were only able to see Denali from Anchorage. We did go in 92. 5 miles and spent a couple of nights there. While we were there it was decided to close that end of the road because it couldnt be repaired. They are working on a solution. We left on a Thursday and the lodges were being closed Friday, 3 weeks before the end of the season. Snow was expected. The trip out was very harrowing. It could be 1 to 3 years before it is reopened. There is a charter flight service back there. Maintenance crews winterizing the lodges will come out that way. Our bus was brown and probably one of the last two out. I enjoyed your video and will look forward to watching more of them.
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travel
We did the 8 hour bus tour of Denali too. the only way to see the Park. I, like your father, did not like the drop offs on the Denali Road! We got to see Denali on a clear day in Talkneetna at the Talkneetna Alaskan Lodge. Hard to say the highlight of an AK trip. But the Seward boat trip was amazing as you get to see whales. I wish we had gone on to Fairbanks. you made it seem interesting.
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We did the 8 hour bus tour of Denali too. the only way to see the Park. I, like your father, did not like the drop offs on the Denali Road! We got to see Denali on a clear day in Talkneetna at the Talkneetna Alaskan Lodge. Hard to say the highlight of an AK trip. But the Seward boat trip was amazing as you get to see whales. I wish we had gone on to Fairbanks. you made it seem interesting.
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carol
On the day we took our ride on the green bus at Denali, it was nothing but clouds. Fortunately, on the following day we did a helicopter flight, with a cloudless sky, and Denali was out in all her glory. One of the best excursions Ive ever been on and one Ill never forget. Happy/safe travels to you and your dad!
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On the day we took our ride on the green bus at Denali, it was nothing but clouds. Fortunately, on the following day we did a helicopter flight, with a cloudless sky, and Denali was out in all her glory. One of the best excursions Ive ever been on and one Ill never forget. Happy/safe travels to you and your dad!
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Kelly
Just based on the handwriting on the whiteboard, I was the ranger who wrote it and was working there that day. I'm so glad that you guys very much enjoyed your trip to see me (haha I know it's all about that mountain. I hope you both come back and I'll be glad to give you recs for a great hike!
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Just based on the handwriting on the whiteboard, I was the ranger who wrote it and was working there that day. I'm so glad that you guys very much enjoyed your trip to see me (haha I know it's all about that mountain. I hope you both come back and I'll be glad to give you recs for a great hike!
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derbagger22
Sadly, we went on Sept 15th. after the road was closed before Polychrome Pass. Didn't see any wildlife on our trip, but enjoyed it nonetheless.
Oh, and got some great views of Denali heading north to the park the night before and on the day we headed into the park!
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Sadly, we went on Sept 15th. after the road was closed before Polychrome Pass. Didn't see any wildlife on our trip, but enjoyed it nonetheless.
Oh, and got some great views of Denali heading north to the park the night before and on the day we headed into the park!
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LoveCats
Have done this and it was amazing! A trip I wont ever forget! Saw moose, grizzly, Dahl sheep (far away up on the mountainside, some birds, caribou. The guides are very watchful. Listen to the rules and follow them people! Keep this final frontier pristine! Amazing views.
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Have done this and it was amazing! A trip I wont ever forget! Saw moose, grizzly, Dahl sheep (far away up on the mountainside, some birds, caribou. The guides are very watchful. Listen to the rules and follow them people! Keep this final frontier pristine! Amazing views.
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Marco
Wow, that was some beautiful pictures. Im Danish but my wife and I lives in the Netherlands, and if it wasnt because of the far distance, that would certainly be a place we would do some backpacking. Thanks for a nice video. from me!
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Wow, that was some beautiful pictures. Im Danish but my wife and I lives in the Netherlands, and if it wasnt because of the far distance, that would certainly be a place we would do some backpacking. Thanks for a nice video. from me!
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Exploring
The magic of Denali. There's so many thoughtful comments from folks who have seen Danali in person but who come back to watch videos to experience it again. Loving your videos
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The magic of Denali. There's so many thoughtful comments from folks who have seen Danali in person but who come back to watch videos to experience it again. Loving your videos
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