The 91 miles of Park Road is the travel corridor of Denali National Park. Beginning at the entrance area, the road quickly leaves services of civilization behind. The road is paved for the first 14 miles. Passing through moose habitat, by mile 9 in clear weather this can be the first view of The Mountain, Mt. McKinley, or Denali. The Park Road passes Savage River Campground, Savage River loop hike with a parking lot, as far as most vehicles can go without a special permit. The Savage River loop trail is a 2 mile stroll across a bridge, a great spot to see a hoary marmot. Look for dall sheep above on cliffs. A ranger checkpoint station is on the Savage River Bridge, mile 15. From here the road turns to gravel, with Primrose Ridge running to the north. Next is the Sanctuary River, and a tiny wilderness campground. The Sanctuary River Bridge is mile 23. Next is the magnificent Teklanika River, with the Teklanika Campground, a drive-in campground for those willing to stay for 3 days. Keep an eye on the brush for lynx who are after all the snowshoe hare. There is also the Teklanika rest stop with toilets and a viewing deck overlooking the river, a great place to scope for wildlife along the river braids below.The Teklanika Bridge is at mile 31. Soon after, the road enters Igloo Forest. At mile 34 is Igloo Mountain, a great spot to view dall sheep. Igloo Campground is another tiny wilderness campground for tent campers only. After Igloo Creek bridge, the road enters Igloo Canyon with majestic Cathedral Mountain on the south of the road. Dall Sheep often dot the peaks of Cathedral. Tatler Creek and Sable Mountain as the road begins to climb are great areas for brown bears. Beginning about MIle 38, Sable Pass grizzly bear closure is a five mile stretch over Sable Pass that can be accessed only from the road, via vehicle or foot. After Sable Pass the Park Road drops to the East Fork River, also known as the East Fork of the Tolkat River, mile 43. Look for the cabin of wolf researcher Adolph Murie and eyes peeled for wolves. Next is the glorious colors of Polychrome Pass, around mile 46. Across the 5 mile wide Polychrome Pass look for dall rams above and caribou herds down in the Plain of Murie below. This is also a great place to see soaring eagles or even a gerefalcon. Mile 53 takes one to the Tolklat River, another braided river, with Divide Mountain separating the East Branch from the West Branch. A ranger tent with bookstore and restrooms are at the rest stop. This is a great spot to get off the bus, stretch your legs with a hike, and pick up a later bus to continue the trip west. Watch for wolves! Next is the breathtaking Highway Pass, at Mile 58. Where are those caribou? Welcome to the high tundra of Denali. Many brown bear sightings are between here and Eielson. Stony Dome, Stony Hill, Stony Creek, Stony Overlook, mile 62 ..... awesome views of The Mountain from here. Check out all the beautiful wildflowers. Thorofare Pass area around Mile 64 is a haven for bears, bears, and more bears. Also watch for the long tail jaeger hover hunting. Then the big stop- Eielson Visitor Center- mile 66. Watch a movie of the climbers, look at exhibits, enjoy flush toilets and running water. This is a prime spot to get off the bus and catch another one by simply talking to the smiling, friendly bus dispatchers. Take the traditional trail up Mount Thoro or down to the Thorofare River, so set off on your own hike. Go for the ranger-led tundra flower walk. Sit at a picnic table & stare at The Mountain. From Eielson, the Park Road goes over Grassy Pass drops down to beaver ponds and the close-up view of the Alaskan Range and awe-inspiring Mt. McKinley,Muldrow Glacier with the gigantic McKinley River looming in the distance. Look for waterfowl including loons, grebes and megansers as well as moose. At Mile 85 is Wonder Lake with its campground and Denali-view! Onward past Wonder Lake the road wash-boards along to Kantishna, Mile 91, the Moose Creek valley. Whew! We made it! How many mosquitoes can we count at Kantishna before the ride back to the entrance? 1,2, 3.....!