I enjoy your videos, taking my new 2023 Entegra Ethos to Alaska from Florida this May 2023. I guess this video is a few years old. They do allow e-bikes in the parks now
Thank you so much for all of your videos but especially this one. We are leaving for Alaska in 2 days from Virginia. We wanted the freedom of no reservations but after watching this video we decided we needed Denali reservations. We are thrilled we were successful. Thanks again.
We were in Alaska a year ago in May. It was the first day Denali was open for bus tours when we visited. It was such a life experience for us. Our guide was incredible! We saw every animal except, like you, wolves. When I watched your video just now, I felt moments of the same excitement again. We will be back someday, and camp in Denali! Thank you for this video!!
my wife and i have been watching your Alaska videos. our dog was also watching and she got very excited when the dog team started to pull the cart .we have a b+ rv and would one day like to visit out west and alaska. we are in fl and camp mostly in the south east for now. you do an excellent job on your videos and they are very informative as well!
Thanks. That’s funny. On our trip, we kept crossing paths with 2 single women friends from Florida traveling in separate vans with their dogs. Hope you make it up there soon. It’s a fabulous trip.
Another beautiful and very informative video. Whoever selects your music should be given an award. The music really does blend with and magnifies whatever is being viewed. I am always looking forward to your next videos. Your doing wonderful.
Thanks Donald. I like my subscription with Epidemic Sound but because we don’t have fast WiFi it has been a challenge getting on their site. Luckily I downloaded lots before we left.
thanks for taking the time to explain the campsites and buses. you were lucky to see the big one. i understand it is socked in more often than not. thanks again.
I'm always so thrilled when I see you've got a new Alaska video out! This one was so beautiful--just love your ability to pair the scenery to music and as always your info was so useful.
There is nothing like actual experience when it comes to sharing tips, and of course, realizing there are many resources to prepare for any adventure. Thank you for sharing what you have learned and experienced.
Thanks so much for making all of your Alaska videos, you are making our dream trip :). We are hoping to make our RV trip to Alaska in about 3 years (after I retire) and your tips are greatly appreciated. Please keep up the nice work and safe travels!
Nice video and song choices:) So glad you were able to see Denali! If you stay at Teklanika River Campground, you can/should buy the Tek Pass which is a bus ticket that lets you use transit buses throughout your stay at Tek. There was a 3 night minimum stay at Tek when we were there. Safe travels! look forward to the next video.
@@sandyalvarez8818 here is a link to Denal NP and Tecklanika River campground. www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/campground-tek.htm This should help in your planning to include reservations and the Tek Pass. Here is the 3rd party # for reservations: 800.622.7275 Good Luck in getting a spot at Tek! As Debbie mentioned, it is hard to get.
Nice video, very informative. We were just up to Denali on Princess Cruises. They had us booked for a Nature tour which would not have gone very far into the park. So we upgraded to the Tundra Tour. That did not go the whole length of the road, I think we went about 60 miles into the park. It was scheduled to be about a 9 hour trip but I think it only lasted about 8 Hours. The cruise line told us to reserve our food at the local resort that we were staying at. Had I known better I would have gone across the street and gotten a Subway sandwich and a drink to take. Our bus had a special camera on it where the driver could zoom in on the animals and show them on TV's located on the bus. Our driver called bicyclists bear food. LOL! So much to do, we will definitely go back sometime.
We reserved our site at Riley Creek as soon as the booking window opened some months ago and will spend 4 nights there over the July 4 Holiday. We have been planning this trip for five years and have had to postpone it for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, the buses do not run all the way to Eielson VC this year due to road damage from a rock fall. I think it goes only about 45 miles into the park. Thank you for the information in your videos.
Denali Grizzly Bear Resort has nice tent sites on the river and RV sites with hookups, just 6 miles from the Wilderness Access Center. Family owned and operated since 1968. www.DenaliGrizzlyBear.com
I worry more about it in California because the critters have so little space and are used to humans. Up here we carry bear spray and stay alert. Most of our hikes have been above timberline where we all have a better chance of seeing each other. After last week’s murder of the couple on the Alaska Highway I realize humans are much more frightening.
From She to Me Yes, I read about the murders. Very unusual for Canada. I live in an area full of bears and cougars and limit my hiking because of that ☹️.
It is an amazing place and can't wait until I get back next summer. Great pictures and how did you like the bus ride? I have Denali Riley Reservation Opening date on my calendar and that is where we are hoping to get this time. Half of my have to have campgrounds are booked, two re confirmed, but have to go online to finish the reservation, 5 to book on Jan 1 when they start taking reservations for 2020. Finally, I love watching the Fire Weed as the season moves forward to fall and the pedals move and indicates the season changing.
We enjoyed the bus ride. Went by pretty fast. The fireweed is lovely. Saw some yellow leaves on the ground a few days ago and wondered if they were already signaling the end of summer. Hopefully you’ll have clearer sky’s next year.
@@FromShetoMeYes, the ride is long, but worth it. Have taken the bus to wonder lake and while we saw Denali most of the way, once we got to the lake it was lost in the clouds. Have also hiked the Savage River area, the Toklat River bed, hiked the road in PolyChrome and the last 5-6 miles to the Savage River crossing. Summer end quickly for sure.
Yes, the time goes too quickly and since next years trip maybe my last to Alaska, I have planned a very slow roll through western Canada and Alaska. Some days are only 40 miles. Only pressure is when Brandi flys to Anchorage and getting as much as we can in 21 days there for her. Seward, Homer, Kenia, Portage Glacier, Aleseka, Anchorage, Talkeetna (Denali Flight), Denali, Fairbanks, Pipeline, Arctic Circle, Denali. She will fly out of Fairbanks. Then it’s a slow ride to Wrangell/Kulane, Haines, Skagway, Valdez, then to down to Hyder and back across Canada to Banff/Jasper. Enjoy the time you have left. I depart MD Aug 20 evening and Brandi flies into Kalispell and off to OR/CA in late Sep/early Oct. will be coming down 395 eastern side of Sierra where you all were on your way north. Mono Lake, Yosemite east side, June Lake, Mammoth Lakes, Lone Pine, Sequoia ??, Death Valley - Furnace, the Vegas where Brandi will fly out Oct 12.
What do you do if you can’t get a reservation? Are there boondocking spots to stay at? Thanks for the wonderful information. I would love to go to Alaska one day. Cheers!!!
Those who don’t get a spot usually just park on the street just outside the park. Some of the businesses sell overnight parking and there are private rv parks in the area as well.
loved this video very informative but what is the rules for having fur babies? we will be traveling with little dogs and want to know about that.thanks for sharing :) safe travels
From She to Me you are right. National parks motto is take only photos and leave only footprints. Have a safe trip. Looking forward to your next video.
I enjoy your videos, taking my new 2023 Entegra Ethos to Alaska from Florida this May 2023. I guess this video is a few years old. They do allow e-bikes in the parks now
That's excellent news. I wonder if they allow them past the place where they stop cars. It's a steep road.
Thank you so much for all of your videos but especially this one. We are leaving for Alaska in 2 days from Virginia. We wanted the freedom of no reservations but after watching this video we decided we needed Denali reservations. We are thrilled we were successful. Thanks again.
Thanks. Have a great journey!
We were in Alaska a year ago in May. It was the first day Denali was open for bus tours when we visited. It was such a life experience for us. Our guide was incredible! We saw every animal except, like you, wolves. When I watched your video just now, I felt moments of the same excitement again. We will be back someday, and camp in Denali! Thank you for this video!!
Nice video and very well explained, thank you very much.
my wife and i have been watching your Alaska videos. our dog was also watching and she got very excited when the dog team started to pull the cart .we have a b+ rv and would one day like to visit out west and alaska. we are in fl and camp mostly in the south east for now. you do an excellent job on your videos and they are very informative as well!
Thanks. That’s funny. On our trip, we kept crossing paths with 2 single women friends from Florida traveling in separate vans with their dogs. Hope you make it up there soon. It’s a fabulous trip.
Gorgeous views at the Savage River Alpine trail , now that is what I call hiking .
Another beautiful and very informative video. Whoever selects your music should be given an award. The music really does blend with and magnifies whatever is being viewed. I am always looking forward to your next videos. Your doing wonderful.
Thanks Donald. I like my subscription with Epidemic Sound but because we don’t have fast WiFi it has been a challenge getting on their site. Luckily I downloaded lots before we left.
thanks for taking the time to explain the campsites and buses. you were lucky to see the big one. i understand it is socked in more often than not.
thanks again.
I'm always so thrilled when I see you've got a new Alaska video out! This one was so beautiful--just love your ability to pair the scenery to music and as always your info was so useful.
Great video! Awesome!
Wow thanks for the tips! Love your vids and ur music selections!
Thanks for dragging me & John along. We enjoyed having Debbie as our personal tour guide. Now my life is complete. lol.
There is nothing like actual experience when it comes to sharing tips, and of course, realizing there are many resources to prepare for any adventure. Thank you for sharing what you have learned and experienced.
Thanks for sharing such awesome views and all the tips, looking forward to more!!
we were there years ago, before we got our RV, and were lucky enough to see Denali - your video brings back many fond memories - nice work!
Thanks so much for making all of your Alaska videos, you are making our dream trip :). We are hoping to make our RV trip to Alaska in about 3 years (after I retire) and your tips are greatly appreciated. Please keep up the nice work and safe travels!
We watched you on our big screen, and what a super informative video! Keep 'em coming!
Beautiful, nice presentation. Safe travels to you: )
Thank you
Good photo work very crisp n clear
Beautifully done. Great info. I also appreciate the music choices. So many of the videos use the same ones over and over.
What an awesome time, thanks for the great info. I can only hope someday I can do a trip like this? Travel safe!
Looks like a wonderful time! Thanks for sharing
Nice video and song choices:) So glad you were able to see Denali! If you stay at Teklanika River Campground, you can/should buy the Tek Pass which is a bus ticket that lets you use transit buses throughout your stay at Tek. There was a 3 night minimum stay at Tek when we were there. Safe travels! look forward to the next video.
Denise, we stayed in Riley Creek but in august we are fonna stay inTeklanica. I can see the info of the Tek Pass... can you help me?
@@sandyalvarez8818 here is a link to Denal NP and Tecklanika River campground.
www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/campground-tek.htm
This should help in your planning to include reservations and the Tek Pass. Here is the 3rd party # for reservations:
800.622.7275
Good Luck in getting a spot at Tek! As Debbie mentioned, it is hard to get.
Nice job! Looks like such rugged country. Thanks so much for sharing!
Nice video, very informative. We were just up to Denali on Princess Cruises. They had us booked for a Nature tour which would not have gone very far into the park. So we upgraded to the Tundra Tour. That did not go the whole length of the road, I think we went about 60 miles into the park. It was scheduled to be about a 9 hour trip but I think it only lasted about 8 Hours. The cruise line told us to reserve our food at the local resort that we were staying at. Had I known better I would have gone across the street and gotten a Subway sandwich and a drink to take. Our bus had a special camera on it where the driver could zoom in on the animals and show them on TV's located on the bus. Our driver called bicyclists bear food. LOL! So much to do, we will definitely go back sometime.
Next time onsider renting a small RV. I think you’ll love it. Fraserway or Canadream have huge fleets.
@@FromShetoMe Thats what Ken told us to do. We did the cruise with other family members, and that was fun. But I would skip the cruise the next time.
Great information. Alaska looks amazing!!!
Thanks so much! This is really helpful. I leave for Denali in 32 days, 21 hours... But who is counting!
We reserved our site at Riley Creek as soon as the booking window opened some months ago and will spend 4 nights there over the July 4 Holiday. We have been planning this trip for five years and have had to postpone it for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, the buses do not run all the way to Eielson VC this year due to road damage from a rock fall. I think it goes only about 45 miles into the park. Thank you for the information in your videos.
That’s excellent. Can’t wait for a return trip to Alaska.
Great info, thanks. Big thumbs up...
Great video,thanks
Denali Grizzly Bear Resort has nice tent sites on the river and RV sites with hookups, just 6 miles from the Wilderness Access Center. Family owned and operated since 1968. www.DenaliGrizzlyBear.com
So Denali isn’t allowing buses past mile 66. Is it worth going even though we can’t go to wonder lake?
You'll see lots of wildlife on the bus ride.
If you bike back. you better have bear spray. We saw bears on that stretch of the trip, and caribou and a net over your head for the bugs!
Thanks for the tip.
la la la i am singing... :)
Great video. Love your music choices too. Do you ever worry about encountering bears or cougars?
I worry more about it in California because the critters have so little space and are used to humans. Up here we carry bear spray and stay alert. Most of our hikes have been above timberline where we all have a better chance of seeing each other. After last week’s murder of the couple on the Alaska Highway I realize humans are much more frightening.
From She to Me Yes, I read about the murders. Very unusual for Canada. I live in an area full of bears and cougars and limit my hiking because of that ☹️.
It is an amazing place and can't wait until I get back next summer. Great pictures and how did you like the bus ride? I have Denali Riley Reservation Opening date on my calendar and that is where we are hoping to get this time. Half of my have to have campgrounds are booked, two re confirmed, but have to go online to finish the reservation, 5 to book on Jan 1 when they start taking reservations for 2020. Finally, I love watching the Fire Weed as the season moves forward to fall and the pedals move and indicates the season changing.
We enjoyed the bus ride. Went by pretty fast. The fireweed is lovely. Saw some yellow leaves on the ground a few days ago and wondered if they were already signaling the end of summer. Hopefully you’ll have clearer sky’s next year.
@@FromShetoMeYes, the ride is long, but worth it. Have taken the bus to wonder lake and while we saw Denali most of the way, once we got to the lake it was lost in the clouds. Have also hiked the Savage River area, the Toklat River bed, hiked the road in PolyChrome and the last 5-6 miles to the Savage River crossing. Summer end quickly for sure.
I’m realizing our trip is half over. On ferry to Valdez. Enjoying the change of pace.
Yes, the time goes too quickly and since next years trip maybe my last to Alaska, I have planned a very slow roll through western Canada and Alaska. Some days are only 40 miles. Only pressure is when Brandi flys to Anchorage and getting as much as we can in 21 days there for her. Seward, Homer, Kenia, Portage Glacier, Aleseka, Anchorage, Talkeetna (Denali Flight), Denali, Fairbanks, Pipeline, Arctic Circle, Denali. She will fly out of Fairbanks. Then it’s a slow ride to Wrangell/Kulane, Haines, Skagway, Valdez, then to down to Hyder and back across Canada to Banff/Jasper. Enjoy the time you have left. I depart MD Aug 20 evening and Brandi flies into Kalispell and off to OR/CA in late Sep/early Oct. will be coming down 395 eastern side of Sierra where you all were on your way north. Mono Lake, Yosemite east side, June Lake, Mammoth Lakes, Lone Pine, Sequoia ??, Death Valley - Furnace, the Vegas where Brandi will fly out Oct 12.
“Denali” is an Athabaskan word, it doesn’t mean “the big one” it means “The Great One”
What do you do if you can’t get a reservation? Are there boondocking spots to stay at? Thanks for the wonderful information. I would love to go to Alaska one day. Cheers!!!
Those who don’t get a spot usually just park on the street just outside the park. Some of the businesses sell overnight parking and there are private rv parks in the area as well.
wow nice video
loved this video very informative but what is the rules for having fur babies? we will be traveling with little dogs and want to know about that.thanks for sharing :) safe travels
There is lots of good info on taking pets into Canada on the customs website. My friend did it last year and it was no problem.
@@FromShetoMe what about Denali?
You just can’t take them on trails. Same rules apply to all National Parks.
@@FromShetoMe awesome thanks:)
That’s a nice moose antler. Btw, can you keep moose or caribou antler you find in the wild in Alaska? How about inside a national park?
I don’t think you can keep anything from the park. Bigger problem would be getting them home.
From She to Me you are right. National parks motto is take only photos and leave only footprints. Have a safe trip. Looking forward to your next video.
Rest rooms?
Lots of pit toilets, if that’s what you’re asking.
Can you send a bus to pick me up.....in Virginia? Thanks!