today we boarded a train at 8 AM and headed to Denali National Park. it was an easy 4 hours, and we were in a dome car, which was pretty great.

we arrived at the Denali Bluffs Hotel around 1 PM, dropped our bags off and then headed to the main lobby to find out what we could do this afternoon.  well, the 4 PM sled dog demo in the park was the winner. 

we saw a bunch of dogs, including 5 puppies. absolutely adorable. yes, i have a puppy picture, but it’s on the other camera, you’ll just have to wait! we saw a sled demo, pet some dogs and talked with the trainers and rangers. not bad for a free something to do on a rainy afternoon.  

yes, the rain has set it in, but that’s okay.  i’m just glad it didn’t interfere with aurora viewing.

tomorrow we are off to a 8 hour bus tour through the park.  we have our box lunch ordered (no food or drink is sold in the park)  camera batteries are charging and socks are drying.  we will be good to go come 8:30 AM…..bring on the bears.