Weather was great on our return trip and we could appreciate the full beauty of the Brooks Range.
Dalton Highway – Return
Deadhorse and Prudhoe Bay
The next day we reached Deadhorse where we camped by the Sag River.
Dalton Highway – Day 2
Next morning we left Artic Circle BLM campground and proceeded towards Coldfoot.
Dalton Highway – Day 1
The Dalton Highway is a 414 mile gravel and dirt road in Alaska from Livengood to Deadhorse. “Carioca” and “Polar Bear” travelled together towards the Artic Ocean.
Denali NP – Tour Bus
The next day we took one of the tour buses through the park road.
Denali NP – Self Drive
Denali National Park is a vast wilderness area. With 9,400 square miles, it is the third largest National Park.
Talkeetna
On our way to Denali NP we did a stop for the afternoon at the touristy town of Talkeetna.
Independence Mine
After crossing Hatcher Pass we stopped at Independence Mine State Historical Park.
Hatcher Pass
We drove from Willow to Palmer following a loop through Hatcher Pass. It is a beautiful road trip that can be completed in one day including a stop at Independence Mine State Historical Park.
Mount Denali
Mount Denali is the highest peak in North America, with a summit elevation of 20,310 feet above mean sea level.
