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In Alaska, dawn etches the summit of Mount Denali and neighboring ridges. The snow never leaves the heights above 7,500', the glaciers and exposed rock outcrops accumulating fresh snow at any time of the year.
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In late autumn, Mount Denali stands above the McKinley River and surrounding scarlet tundra foothills. The crimson bearberry and blueberry plants blend with golden willow to create a brilliant fall tapestry
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Denali sunset mirrored in the calm Reflection Pond. Earlier that day clouds hid the mountain from view but in less than two hours the clouds parted revealing the mountain, local Alaska Natives called Denali, "the High One."
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In this 20th Anniversary Edition, Denali Journal, returns by popular demand. With select updates, this classic celebrates Denali National Park & Preserve, its wildlife and natural history in a lively, unique way. On these pages the reader encounters bull moose sparring for dominance; grizzly bears facing off against wolves; lynx hunting snowshoe hares; and the ever-changing seasons of the sub-arctic. No aspect of the natural world goes un-recorded from delicate orchids to soaring mountains. Denali Journal focuses on the area adjacent to the Park Road where most visitation occurs, highlighting the peak visitor months of June through September. Some historical and seasonal information is offered to provide background and perspective. The journal format invites the reader to begin reading anywhere.Denali Journal compares in quality to the best of Alaska nature books and gives a historical dimension that often is lacking in such literature. A wonderful book that is thoughtful, but not esoteric, self-centered or too technical. Walker is a watcher, an honest viewer of the affairs of wildlife.Especially useful for anyone planning a trip to the park. Highly recommended for all general collections.Only someone who has lived close to the land to see past its massive gorgeousness could locate and relate some of these smaller, but just as marvelous, natural wonders. A fine, readable book.
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Near sunset, a full moon rises over the Alaska Range to the east of Mount Denali, bathed in alpenglow. In late summer, when the celestial calendar aligns, a full moon bumps along the summits of the Alaska Range.
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Just as the dawn alpenglow illuminates the summit of Mount Denali, as seen from Broad Pass, a full moon, "the Snow Moon," sets just south of the summit. In winter, deep snow blankets the tundra-taiga ecotone and turns color as the sun rises.
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Lowland clouds form along the base of Pioneer Ridge and Mount Denali as the autumn day draws to a close. The cool air at the base of the mountain forms low clouds and fog.
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North America's tallest mountain, Mount Denali, reflected in a tundra pond on a warm summer morning. Clouds of hungry mosquitoes rose from the tranquil water.
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On a chill autumn morning, Denali is reflected in the calm water of a pond in Broad Pass. The first light of day strikes the surrounding spruce trees while a light fog rises from the pond edge.
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Sunset on the North Face of Mount Denali as captured from a small plane. The face is called the Wickersham Wall in honor of the leader of the 1906 summit attempt.
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The alpenglow-lit North Face of Denali is reflected in the calm waters of Reflection Pond,
