History of Denali and Kantishna 8/24/2012
Denali was the name of the tallest mountain in North America long before it was part of the United States. It is an Athabascan Indian name, usually translated as “The High One.” Most Alaskans I know call it Denali, McKinley,…
Back from Denali 8/17/2012
Hi, I just returned from a trip to Denali National Park. I did a lot of research for my current work-in-progress, and also had a grand time enjoying the scenery, animals and the people I hung around with there. I…
Belmore Browne 7/27/2012
Last weekend, my husband and I went to Talkeetna for the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Belmore Browne Expedition to Denali (Mt. McKinley). The Northern Susitna Insititute (http://northernsusitnainstitute.org/) hosted several events throughout the day, including talks on Belmore…