It took over a month and 5,000 miles to get from Taos, New Mexico to Denali National Park. It was worth every minute and every mile.
Desert Arch Window Rock, Utah
I drove through Utah, Colorado, Idaho & Montana before heading across the Canadian border. From there, I headed to Calgary and Banff, Yoho & Jasper National Parks.
The town of Banff in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
My route took me across the Yukon Territory & over 1,000 miles on the Alaska Highway. I saw lots of stunning sights & spotted lots of wildlife.
Bighorn sheep in Banff
I’ve been in Alaska now for over a month. I have settled into work & routine. The daylight lasts late into the night & it hasn’t been hard to adjust.
Stay tuned—I will be posting more about my travels soon!
Walking on Mendenhall Glacier in Denali National Park
Hi! I am Christi, a full-time RV traveller since August 2021. I have always loved to travel, but COVID-19 put a stop to that. I was fast approaching 50, my condo was being placed up for sale and I was ready for a major change.
Originally from a tiny town in rural Southwest Virginia, I am the mother to one son and a rescue Shih Tzu, Cappy.
For the last 20 years, I worked in public library systems around the Charlotte & Myrtle Beach areas. I met some amazing people and made great friends along the way.
Follow along on my adventures as I travel the US. I hope that our paths will cross one day!
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13 thoughts on “Loving Denali National Park—I may decide to stay a while!”
Hey Christi!
Great to see you’re doing well and having a good time. Miss you though.
We spent a couple of days in Denali on a tour of Alaska a few years ago. That Alaska trip was one of the highlights of our travels, so much so that we took the whole family on an Alaskan cruise later. Everyone absolutely loved Alaska! Enjoy your time there.
Good to hear from you and glad you’re enjoying your travels, are you going to be a tour guide up in Alaska?? What will you be doing this time?? Stay safe and keep in touch with us all 🙏
We missed you 😘💕
I’m a tour guide of sorts. I’m driving flightseeing passengers to & from the airstrip for Denali Air. They take passengers on a 1 hour flight over the park to see the Denali mountain range. I will be posting more about it soon!
It’s so good to hear from you, Liz. The last 2 years have flown by for me, too. The weather here is the first thing I appreciate. It is cool at night & warm(ish) during the day. Compared to NC/SC, there is almost no humidity. The beauty here is stunning, from the mountains to the wildlife and all the shades of green trees. The wildflowers are blooming everywhere & I can’t wait to pick berries later this fall.
I’m looking forward to going to Seward next month. You should add Denali to your travel list. It is worth every minute of travel to get here. Take care & I hope our travel paths cross one day soon!
So glad to hear from you again, and your picture tells it all. ” Your living your life!” Every time I turn the shamrock plant on the greeters desk, I say a little prayer for your safety and happiness. Love and miss our talks, Kathy
Camping with Christi 
Hey Christi!
Great to see you’re doing well and having a good time. Miss you though.
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Thanks so much! I miss seeing you & talking books! Hope you’re doing well!
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We spent a couple of days in Denali on a tour of Alaska a few years ago. That Alaska trip was one of the highlights of our travels, so much so that we took the whole family on an Alaskan cruise later. Everyone absolutely loved Alaska! Enjoy your time there.
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Gladyou are having a good time, but you are missed!
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Oh..what a super time of year to be in Alaska!
We lived there about a year decades ago..I took a boat to work!
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Good to hear from you and glad you’re enjoying your travels, are you going to be a tour guide up in Alaska?? What will you be doing this time?? Stay safe and keep in touch with us all 🙏
We missed you 😘💕
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I’m a tour guide of sorts. I’m driving flightseeing passengers to & from the airstrip for Denali Air. They take passengers on a 1 hour flight over the park to see the Denali mountain range. I will be posting more about it soon!
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Wow, another fun filled adventure job, well, you enjoy your day and your work, ttys 👍💕🚗
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The pictures are wonderful and you look terrific. Travel must really be good for you. I’m always so glad you are safe and happy.
Love you lots,
Morie
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You are amazing. The pictures are beautiful! So glad you are enjoying your time in Alaska.
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Hi Christi, ‘Sounds like you like it up there!
I used to take hops up to Ankorage from Charleston & loved it.
I never made it to Denali, but always wished I had.
I took a train to Seward for the boat ride to the glaciers.
I can’t believe you’ve been gone almost 2 years already- the library isn’t the same without you. I hardly ever go-
Liz
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It’s so good to hear from you, Liz. The last 2 years have flown by for me, too. The weather here is the first thing I appreciate. It is cool at night & warm(ish) during the day. Compared to NC/SC, there is almost no humidity. The beauty here is stunning, from the mountains to the wildlife and all the shades of green trees. The wildflowers are blooming everywhere & I can’t wait to pick berries later this fall.
I’m looking forward to going to Seward next month. You should add Denali to your travel list. It is worth every minute of travel to get here. Take care & I hope our travel paths cross one day soon!
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So glad to hear from you again, and your picture tells it all. ” Your living your life!” Every time I turn the shamrock plant on the greeters desk, I say a little prayer for your safety and happiness. Love and miss our talks, Kathy
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