2018 artist-in-residence Mariah Reading talks with visitors and park staff about her process of converting recycling into art.
“Migration of the Long-tailed Jaeger” 23.5" x 21" x 4" South American rosewood and ebony, bigleaf maple, alder, with mineral crystal inlays, metal acid dyes, and a musical instrument lacquer finish ... dena/get More
Printed bookplate with owner's name Richard W. Mindte. In the book, Taylor, Fitch W. (Fitch Waterman), 1803-1865. Voyage round the world. Richard Wagoner Mindte served in the Navy as a communications officer ab More
A golden eagle about to take flight
mounds of chewed spruce cones under which they often dig their burrows.
Smoke from wild fires can blow hundreds, or even thousands, of miles
while I secretly hoped he would remember me. Perhaps he still doesn't remember me or maybe it just took him a moment
Cloud-covered mountains in Denali National Park and Preserve Public domain photograph of mountain range, national park, nature view, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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Bear scat Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Where ice and snow meet forest Public domain photograph of mountain range, national park, nature view, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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Castle Rocks, in the far west of the Denali area
A visit to the Denali Kennels is a highlight for many park visitors
Dall sheep stay active year-round in Denali Public domain photograph of a deer, elk, wild animal,wildlife, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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building tiny "haystacks" to feed from in winter. Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Autumn colors begin at high elevation in Denali in early August
Fire leaves large brown scars on the otherwise green landscape
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can climb this. // When I get scared I / remember the age of rocks. / I am a puddle.
The transition from glacier to vegetation is often stark Public domain photograph of mountain crater, caldera, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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A grizzly taking a moment to relax near the Denali Park Road.
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In Denali, sled dog teams are used for transportation in the winter.
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the sky gets dark enough for the moon and stars to be visible again
I had never see the aurora and really wanted to. There had been days of rain and no mountain
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A lovely autumn day in Denali Public domain photograph of mountain range, national park, nature view, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Safe glacial travel involves being roped to a partner.
Bear sightings right on the road are a rare and exciting event
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Greater white fronted geese Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Warm weather and a longer growing season cause rapid growth of brush. With approximately 100 miles of trapline trails to maintain, this increases our workload.
Unusual land formations abound in the Denali area Public domain photograph of mountain range, national park, nature view, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tea time! Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Alaska Range twice over Public domain photograph of a lake, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mountains mean the summer often sees a mix of clear and rainy weather
Sunrise alpenglow on Denali Public domain photograph of a mountain range, national park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The MSLC features two classrooms for educational or research-based presentations by park scientists, guest speakers, and local school groups. The MSLC is located in Denali, but serves all of the national parks More
The terrain around Eielson Visitor Center is largely above tree-line
Savage River is at Mile 15 on the Denali Park Road
be sure to remain 25 yards (meters) or more from wildlife - except bears
I hoped to one day return to Alaska and have a "reunion" with Swift. Fast forward to three years later
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Many of Denali's rivers are bordered by wide gravel bars. These aren't signs of a flood or high-water mark, however. The gravel is the detritus brought down from the mountains in small amounts. Pebbles and ston More
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One of the eponymous lakes along Denali's Triple Lakes Trail features a beaver lodge
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Our vegetables all come from this big garden. While corn, cucumber, tomatoes, pumpkins and squash thrive in warmer weather, our mainstay cole and root crops prefer cool wet weather.
near Wonder Lake and the western end of the Denali Park Road
Great horned owls live year-round in the far north.
The Murie Science and Learning Center connects visitors and parks throughout Interior and North Alaska, but its physical location is in Denali National Park and Preserve
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The exhibit area of the Murie Science and Learning Center offers visitors a chance to learn about science and research happening in the national parks of northern Alaska
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A view from near Eielson Visitor Center Public domain photograph of mountain range, national park, nature view, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
As fall turns to winter Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mariana Webb kayaking in Wonder Lake, Denali National Park. Public domain photograph of people with a small paddle boat, or canoe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Warm weather during hunting season affects the movement of moose and also creates difficulty in preserving the meat. Julie works at butchering; we like to use everything so only a spot of blood will remain in this spot
Many wading and shorebirds come to Denali, despite its location hundreds of miles from the ocean
Although we enjoy cutting firewood, it becomes a heavier job as we pass through our mid-fifties. Warmer weather means less firewood to cut! Miki admires dry spruce wood near our Spruce Cabin, 45 trail miles from home.
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Smoke rising from the Castle Rocks fire
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A clear fall day in Denali Public domain photograph of a mountain range, national park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Gyrfalcons nest in rocky areas, sometimes quite close to the Denali Park Road
Thorofare Pass is one of the highest points on the Denali Park Road
Massive smoke plumes can make air quality miserable for periods of time.
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Loons! Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A small band of sheep Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Contaminated mine waste creates long-lasting scars on the landscape, Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska
An aerial view of a mountain in the Alaska Range. Flightseeing is a popular activity around Denali.
Dall sheep in Denali National Park
A Swainson's thrush Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
a fine coating that protects the bone structure while it grows each year. This moose is trying a unique approach. Note that the visitors are standing a safety distance away - unless you're in a vehicle
Regardless of how the changing climate affects us, Denali will always stand as a beacon and the moon will always return to light the dark nights.
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Wildfires are largely driven by winds
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