Denali State Park, Trapper Creek

this park is really underrated. there’s some cool trails without the crowds of other national parks. we hiked the curry ridge trail which offered some amazing views and a nice alpine lake. there wasn’t a lot of mosquitoes either which was a relief! the trail was well maintained. there’s different trails of various difficulty and length so there’s something for everyone- if you’re in the area it’s a great place to find a nice hike.

It is stunningly beautiful here!! The mountain, Denali, is a life must see. It's only visible when the clouds clear and yesterday, it was surreal. I was gazing at these gigantic mountains of the Alaska Range and suddenly, this behemoth appeared as if from the clouds, dwarfing every mountain around it. Denali!!! It was quite a spiritual experience. My phone batt was dead, so I did not get pics BUT have plenty of time to try again! Please enjoy a few other pics from my Alaskan experience.