We wasted no time the first day getting chores done… showers were critical as was laundry and some basic van cleaning. We planned our subsequent days well to take advantage of what the park offered. Each night, we sat by the campfire and soaked up more of Denali’s magic.
Read MoreThe first afternoon we arrived, we hastened to set out on walk, knowing the clouds could move in ever so quickly and rob us of this spectacular sight. The 1/2 mile Moose Flats Loop tracked through the woods then opened to an expansive view. I snapped and snapped and snapped photos of the mountain as if it might move at any second.
Read MoreWe were in no hurry, the forecast showed gray skies and rain most everywhere. We headed back to the Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area along the Sterling Highway and found a free campground at Petersen Lake. I found this campground to be one of the most lovely we’ve stayed at. There are only four campsites, one of which was occupied. We snugged up parallel to the beautiful, tranquil lake. This was an area conducive to meditation, quiet pondering and introspection.
Read MoreHi there and welcome to Just A Little Further!
We are David and Marcie Lynn and we've lived aboard our Liberty 458 cutter-rigged sailboat since 2000.
What began as an urge to travel slowly and economically at our own pace ended up an adventure of a lifetime.
Well, here we are ... nearly 90,000 miles under the keel, 5 continents, 5 Great Southern Capes, 36 countries and almost two decades later, still taking one passage at a time and going just a little further.
