Denali-The Great One

Mt. McKinley is the pride of Alaska.

Also known as Denali-"The Great One"-by the first people here, the Athabascans,

it is over 20,000 feet high, the tallest peak in North America.

Denali is reputed to be the coldest mountain in the world.

It's a unique privilege to see the top 1/3 of the mountain as it is usually covered in clouds.

I was super happy to photograph this view one clear, wonderful day.

Kathleen and I were thrilled to see it one other day while driving south.

(By the way, this was Kathleen in pre-pregnancy days.)

We were at a private spot she and Josh had discovered and we use for a picnic place.

Many businesses use the mountain in their names.

It signifies strength and power.

And I got a kick out of this soda machine.

Mt. McKinley looks great here, too. Don't you think so?