
“Mount Denali” Talkeetna, 2025
Today is cruise day! We started the morning with a partial view of Mount Denali. Since it stays light all night, I kept waking up to check if the clouds had cleared enough to reveal the mountain. By morning, we could see a bit of the base, but the summit was still hidden. Maybe next time.
After leaving Talkeetna, we visited a nature preserve and rescue center where we saw bears, moose, foxes, and wolves. It was a fun stop, even though we were only there for about 30 minutes before getting back on the road.
We had a quick lunch in Anchorage, then continued on to Whittier, where our cruise ship, the Norwegian Jade, was waiting for us. Now it’s time to settle in and enjoy cruise life!

“Mount Denali” Talkeetna, 2025

“Brown Bears” Alaska, 2025

“Norwegian Jade” Whittier, 2025