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Denali National Park Alaska Vacation Tours Information
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Fannie Quigley
(1870 - 1944)
Francis (Fannie) Sedlacek was single and 27 when she followed the Klondike
stampede in 1897. She made a living serving food and always traveled with her
cook kit.
She joined the Kantishna stampede in 1906 where she joined Joe Quigley, one of
the discoverers, on Glacier Creek. Fannie staked numerous claims on this creek
and operated a "roadhouse" where miners could buy a good meal.
Joe and Fannie were married in 1918. Joe developed some hard rock claims, while
Fannie worked her own placer claims. They eventually sold their claims to the
Red Top Mining Company. They split the income in a divorce settlement.
Fannie remained in the Kantishna area, unable or unwilling to adapt to an urban
lifestyle. She died alone in her Kantishna cabin and was remembered as dog
musher, prospector, trapper, hunter, gardener, and a wilderness cook.
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Denali National Park
Alaska Vacation Wildlife Viewing Tours
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Besides Mt. McKinley, Denali National Park is probably best
known for its diversity of wildlife. There are 39 species of mammals, 167
species of birds, 10 species of fish, and one species of amphibian in Denali.
Among the opportunities for Denali wildlife viewing, the most popular with
Alaska visitors are undoubtedly the large mammals such as grizzly bears,
caribou, dall sheep and moose.
Denali National Park wildlife viewing tours range from convenient day tours to
complete multi-day and night packages including guided naturalist programs
The most popular and reputable Denali wildlife viewing tours is:
Denali Cabins & Denali Backcountry
Adventure
Combined with an overnight stay at Denali Cabins, Denali Backcountry Adventure
is a full day narrated exploration along the 95-mile Denali Park Road to Denali
Backcountry Lodge in Kantishna and returning to the Denali Park entrance in the
evening. A trained naturalist provides natural history interpretation
along the way. Stop along the way for photography and take several rest
stops to stretch your legs. Snacks, drinks and lunch are provided.
Visit Alaska Denali Tours for more
Alaska Vacation,
Alaska Travel and
Alaska Tour options.
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