Tuesday - Drove to Denali

The Drive to Denali

We hit the road around 4 p.m., saying goodbye to Seward and its salty air and small-town charm. It was hard to leave, but we had new views waiting—and Alaska never holds back.

The drive was over six hours, but honestly, it didn’t feel that long with everything there was to see. The mountains just kept coming, snow still clinging to their tops even in June. Waterfalls poured down cliffs like something out of a movie, and we passed lakes that looked like glass.

One of the coolest things about driving through Alaska in the summer is how you’re surrounded by snow and ice, but the roads are totally dry. It’s the perfect mix of “wow” and “we’re not sliding off a mountain.”

We cruised through Anchorage, grabbed some snacks, and kept heading north. The sun stayed with us the whole way—even after 10 p.m. it was still bright out when we pulled into camp just outside Denali.

It was one of those drives that makes you feel small in the best way. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings inside the park.Read more