Ernie:Day Off Hike, Ginger:Work

Ernie: It is a beautiful day! Sunny blue skies, 65 degrees.  Went hiking to the Neenan  River, where a local told me the grayling can be caught. A long walk straight from the Homestead, about 4 miles, past the Denali Airport,  and where the White Water Raft boats are taken out. The Alaska RR bridge, as well as the road bridge are there.

The planes approach the airport flying along the cliffs, and the river. They have the big balloon like tires to land on the wilderness runways,  As well as small skis for landing in the snow. Ginger and I plan to fly over McKinley and Denali from there soon.

The river is incredibly rapid! It is a class 3&4 whitewater river.  I fished for a while, then a guy who had a very friendly dog, running along the bank, offered me a ride back...the decision to shorten my fishing time, or get a free ride back the 4 miles was easy..the dog sat between us, trying to lick each of us.

                                        Moose antler driveway

                     Denali Airport

                                              Alaska RR over Neenan river

 Spring flower  Name????

Ginger was up at 2:30 am to catch the shuttle bus at 3:35 for work.  She enjoyed her day because she was able to mingle with the customers at their tables, assisting them, and handing out comment cards. Many were curious as to how she ended up working there. Several commented how clever an idea that is.