Before the Parks Highway was completed in 1971, the only way to access Denali National Park by car was to take a roundabout way, which ended in a 91-mile stretch of two-lane, unpaved road. God bless the souls of those who made that trek in old, bouncy school buses!
Today, the Denali Highway remains a public, dirt road connecting tiny Cantwell (population 183) and tinier Paxon (population 16) some 90 miles away. It's great for people wanting to explore some beautiful country off the paved roads, and it's also supposed to provide unparalleled blueberry picking in the fall, so I just might have to return. Here are some shots from our trip.
Today, the Denali Highway remains a public, dirt road connecting tiny Cantwell (population 183) and tinier Paxon (population 16) some 90 miles away. It's great for people wanting to explore some beautiful country off the paved roads, and it's also supposed to provide unparalleled blueberry picking in the fall, so I just might have to return. Here are some shots from our trip.
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