Grizzlies!

Thanks for all your comments! They make me so happy.

I have been in the "back country" for a couple of days. No access to cell phones or internet.

In the past two days I have come upon several grizzlies. They are such majestic creatures! They are so aloof of humans. Denali National Park is unlike any other National park with regard to wildlife. The National Park Service has taken great pains to make sure wildlife is undisturbed by humans. Bears do not know that humans have food for them like at Yosemite or Yellowstone. They do not come into camps rumaging to fill their bellies. Because of limited contact, they do not bother people. In fact, no person has ever been killed by a grizzly in Denali. Ever. It cannot be said for other national parks.How fun! A grizzy bear walked down a snow covered hill, slipped and had a ride...

What's that smell?
A sow and her two first-year cubs.
The grizzly does not need to worry about predators. They are the king of the all species.
These two mated (I know because a ranger took photos of them copulating). They must be tuckerd out from their fornicational activities...
This one came out into the open for a second before walking away. One moment and it was over.
Don't "F" with these creatures!