WHAT IS THE NEWS ABOUT THE MOUNT MCKINLEY PLAYS WITH ALASKA VISTORS IN THE INTERNET?
Actually, Mt. McKinley, which is known as Denali here, “the great one”, isn’t really playing with tourists. She’s just doing what mountains do, sit there and look impressive while clouds and weather fronts alternately move in and out, hiding or revealing her in all her glory. Since many tourists come with the goal of seeing her, visibility is often the topic of conversation. On a clear day you can see Denali from Anchorage. One a cloudy, overcast day, you can be close to Denali Park, her home, and see nothing but clouds. The town of Talkeetna, which was mentioned in the article referenced, is often the perfect viewing spot, but, well, the weather is going to do what it’s going to do. Fronts move in and out, so seeing Denali clearly is something even we Alaskans enjoy, so if you ever make the trip, wish you luck as Denali plays peek-a-boo with the clouds! On days when you can’t see Denali, rear, the mountains in the front are quite impressive. Let the clouds move aside, tho’, and they l
