Denali

Decided to leave Fairbanks today and head to Denali.  Would you believe that yesterday I was able to reserve 4 days in Denali's Rielly Campground?!  Went in today to see if we could get another day and there were no openings.  Boy do we feel blessed!!!!!!  I may and may not get any posting done for a few days, but hopefully when I do post next, I will have some stunning pictures to share.  It was quite confusing to figure out the many bus tours they have into the park, but finally decided on one and will begin our bus journey tomorrow at 1 pm.  We have not seen too much traffic since we arrived in Alaska, but decided everyone is in Denali.  The canyon where all the hotels are is just bustling with activity.  I will say that from all we have heard that tourism is down due to the economy and gasoline prices.  The highest we have paid for diesel was in BC and it was $5.45 a gallon.  Average prices are around $4.35 per gallon. Finally got to shop at Safeway - what a grocery store.  Was low on many items so decided to stock up since we will be in the wilderness for 4 days. Was unable to stop at the yarn store in Fairbanks as it did not open until 11 am. and we were long gone down the road.  There are 2 in Ancorage that I hope to get to and then the Musk ox farm in Palmer.  There are also a few in Haines and Skagway. Love ya all.  Looking forward to sighting my first grizzley bear.