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Day 9 - Train to Denali

We started out the day early so we could catch the Denali Star train to where else Denali. It departs around 8AM and doesn't get into Denali until 3PM so it is a long and beautiful ride. We stayed at the Grande Denali Lodge which is on the side of mountain overlooking the park. We we arrived we unpacked and went down to the bar to relax. I asked the bartender what time will it be getting dark? His response: "September!".
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  • These are salmon going up stream to spawn.
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  • At first glance you might be wondering why I took this picture. They are putting in an overpass for this road over the train tracks. They get 10 trains a day and that is the normal traffic volume. Do you think there is a little waste of goverment money?
  • The highest point on the railroad, 2363 ft.
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  • We got to Denali without an issue. This was the view from the Grande Denali Lodge. I think they want to tell us they have a mosquito problem.
  • The view looking at our hotel from half way up the hill.
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