Denali National Park is an unspoiled, sub-artic, wilderness in central
Alaska centered on Mt. McKinley. Mt. McKinly, at 20,320 feet is the
highest peak on the north American continent. With the steepest
elevation gain from its surroundings, Mt. McKinely, is the largest
moutain in the world, above the sea. McKinley commands its own
weather, and often hides itself behind clouds.
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Mt McKinely in the distance
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Kenai Fjords National Park covers a stretch of the southern coast of Alaska, where the mountains meet the sea, creating inumerable fjords, bays, and inlets. The coastal mountains are topped by the Harding Icefield from which multiple glaciers march down to the sea. The park is home to Killer Whales, Humpback Whales, Dall Porposies, Sea Lions, Sea Otters, Bald Eagles, and many species of Sea Birds.
The park is best seen from a tour boat, which leave from the town of Seward.
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College Fjords
Mendenhall Glacier
Mt. Roberts - Juneau
Tongass National Forest, Sitka Alaska.
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Muskeg a swampy, muddy, bog. Wooden walkways provide a easy way through.
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Moss, air plants (epiphytes)
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Salmon Berries
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Black Slug, paralyzes the mouth of bears who try to eat it, and
slips away through the numb jaws.
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1995,1996
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