1003 August 5-6, 2023 Denali Highway Campout

We enjoyed a nice morning walk to the Jack River.

We then spent the day packing the Jeep and preparing for a rooftop tent/Jeep camping experience.

We drove the Denali Highway stopping along the way to appreciate the scenery.  I love this drive!

After crossing the Susitna River, we found the perfect campsite sitting atop a gravel esker and overlooking the river with mountain views.  This is the same place we camped with Kyle 5 years ago.

We found that we were in the midst of a bear buffet.  The blueberries were ripe.

We actually picked and ate some.

There were also plenty of rosehips and pinecones.

We stretched dinner into several courses and passed a quiet evening by the campfire.

Tim and I slept in the rooftop tent.  Kyle and Allison made a nest in the back of the Jeep. 

In the morning, it was cool and rainy.  When the rain subsided, we packed our gear and headed back to Cantwell.

The rain was persistent on Sunday.   It was grey and gloomy.  We all needed a recovery day and so we read and relaxed.

We made delicious shrimp and scallop piccata with grilled asparagus and roasted garlic clove bread.  It was so yummy!

I was able to spend several hours using the campground’s limited WIFI to publish a few blog posts.  We will gradually get caught up!