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hello, we will arriving Sept 6 from fairbanks and will drive to denali that evening to check in at Denali princess. we will spend 2 full days there before flying down to anchorage to the catch cruise. What would be the best way to get the most of Denali for those 2 full days.I heard a bus tour is good. thanks.

Lenny

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Yes, take the shuttle bus as far into the Park as they are driving. The fall colors are beginning now, so it should be nice when you are here. You can also go to a doggie demo, hike, etc. There are raft trips, though I don%26#39;t know how far into September they do them - the best reputation is with Denali Outdoor center. There are also evening programs at Denali Park are certain nights (www.nps.gov/dena) as well as some evening shows at 2 of the hotels - Cabin Night and the Music of Denali - they are dinner shows and can be fun as well. Have a great trip and holler if you need more details. :)

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Thanks I do have another question coalminer, I think i am going to take the flight to anchorage the night before so I can catch the kenai fjords tour. if I leave in am on the 9th i will not have time for tour. and ill sleep a night in anchorage. do you know what time the shuttle buses get back from denali to princess lodge I have a choice between a 4:30 flight or and a 9pm flight. I dont want to hang around if we are back, i%26#39;d like to catch the earlier flight. thanks.

len

If I were you, I wouldn%26#39;t miss the shuttle - it%26#39;s the best opportunity for wildlife and scenery . . . .I think if you took one of the earliest shuttles, you could be back early afternoon, and still have plenty of time to drive to Fairbanks to catch your flight. Here is the schedule that is posted for early Sept. on the www.nps.gov/dena website: nps.gov/archive/鈥chedules If that doesn%26#39;t work, go to their site, look under shuttle buses/schedules. Do go at least to Polychrome pass or Toklat. :)

Thanks coal miner,

How about wonder lake? that looks like it would be better, because its farther into the jungle, right? thanks

Lenny

Yes, Wonder Lake is spectacular when it%26#39;s a nice day . . . you can reserve that, and if the weather is nasty, just go to Fish Creek and turn around . . . .whatever you have time for. Hope you enjoy your trip, Lenny! :)

Thanks for all your help coalminer, meet me at denali or seward and ill buy you a full course dinner. thanks again

Lenny

You are too kind, Lenny - let%26#39;s wait and see what you think of my suggestions! :) If I had the time, and you had the $$$, I would say let%26#39;s meet at Mile 229 . . . excellent food, though the Princess has good food as well. The Princess%26#39;s Bistro has great seafood nachos and some of the most reasonable prices in the area. You have fun! :)

what is mile 229 ? and i do have the$$$

Oh, you are cracking me up, Lenny! Mile 229 is a restaurant that serves wonderful food, depending on your tastes. The menu changes weekly . . . last time I was there, I had a flat bread w/goat cheese, chicken, and tomatoes, artichoke soup, tamales w/a green bean salad w/these incredible green (heirloom) tomatoes, friend had halibut and we split the homemade ice cream sandwiches . . . most food is organic, with many vegetarians choices or meat that is free-range type - just excellent quality in a lovely Alaskan type building AND it just happens to be located at Mile 229 of the Parks Hwy. All the really great restaurants close by mid-September, so we try to eat good while we can. :)

will I be anywhere near mile 229 i love good food.and also what is the tundra bus tour in denali. thanks again. actually is mile 229 on the way from fairbanks airport to the princess lodge, we can stop there when we land after getting the rental car.