We drove to Talkeetna, a popular small town with an historic background and a tourist-trap present. I found Christiansen Lake in my Alaska fishing book, and we went fishing and boating there. Lizzie, Niall, and Maxine went to a local sled dog kennel, while I snoozed in the RV. They saw a moose while out with the sled dogs. It was cloudy for the first 3 days, but finally cleared so we all got our first glimpse of Mt. Whitney. The train depot is walking distance from the RV park we were in, and there is a train to Anchorage at 5:00 PM. Lizzie and Niall took that train, saving me the car trip back and forth.
Boat launch into Christiansen Lake, a popular float plane spot.
Niall came out fishing with me, in the rain for the first 2 days.
Niall took a proper picture of me with my fish proudly held out.
When it cleared, the lake was beautiful.
They were coming across the lake, when one of the planes was taxiing prior to take off.
Early in the morning, the dogs piled on Lizzie.
Later we took them for one of their many walks.
Sled dogs cooling off during their workout.
Lizzie saw this moose while out on the sled dog run.
There were 2 sets of puppies, this is one of the older ones.
When the clouds cleared, we got our first view of Denali.
A popular tourist spot with good access from Anchorage on the train.
Lizzie and Niall, on the train to start their trip back home.
