Denali

The drive from McKinley to Denali wasn't that impressive. Mostly trees and more trees.  The area around McKinley and Talkeetna is prettier.  The Princess Lodge here is older and not nearly as scenic as McKinley's.  Across the highway (we are right on the highway) is a collection of businesses from Subway to bars and restaurants.  One traffic light at the intersection for pedestrians.  On the plus side, the coach driver was the best so far, full of information and jokes and stories of his adventures in Alaska over the years (he is only 30).  And the dinner theater was far more than we expected.  A cast of 6 plus a piano player/violinist/singer, all were very talented performers.  The acting, singing, comedy and dancing were professional level. Tomorrow we go into the park and hopefully see some wildlife.