Denali to Anchorage

Day 30: July 30, 2017: Anchorage, AK: 360 miles

We slept in and slowly packed up. We were still worn out from riding to the Arctic Circle and back, the rough roads really did a number on us. We stopped for breakfast before continuing to Denali. The road conditions were much nicer than from Tok to Fairbanks. The closer we got to Denali, the more excited Opa got. This was the first time her had driven through Denali with a bright clear day, he would be able to see the mountain!
As we pulled into the parking lot of the park, I could hear Opa a few parking spots away (through the headset), trying to answer all of these questions. I grabbed my cap and went to where he parked. There was a family, fascinated by his ride; if only I had a picture of their faces when he said that mine was around the corner. We left to wander the museum, after looking around the building, we had to find the food court for (you guessed it) ice cream. We finished our ice cream and went to the gift shop to look for a bumper sticker, we found plenty. It turns out that this was the 100th year celebration of Denali.
We pulled into Anchorage, found the city park, where he always camps. The lady who worked there that day was so sweet. Opa didn't want to cook, but bought beer at "his" grocery store and then went to the pizza place around the corner.
Of course, we were rebels. We went without helmets. I don't recommend doing it, always wear a helmet, kids- ATGATT.








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