The INCREDIBLE DENALI National Park (van life edition)

After driving thousands of miles, we're exploring our 13th National Park, Denali! Over the next two days we are hiking, learning, and eating our way as we explore Denali.

We hope to learn about the culture of this region, find wildlife, and see some incredible views. If we can join the 30% club to see the tallest mountain in North America, Denali, then that will just be the cherry on top.

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Cheers,
Jennifer and Elliot

#denali #vanlife #travelcouple

🎥 Episode 457 | Filmed on June 30th, 2025
🏔️ Sea to Summit | Denali National Park, Alaska
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Horseshoe Lake Trial
03:24 Denali Sled Dogs
06:10 Driving into the Park
07:12 All Roads Taken
07:41 Mountain Vista Trail
09:10 Savage River Trail
11:35 Savage Alpine Trail
12:15 Waiting for Mount Denali
15:04 Savage Alpine Trail Pt 2
16:39 Home cooked dinner
17:23 Dog friendly trial
19:47 Heading to our free camping spot
20:02 Day 2
20:56 Denali Bus Ride
21:36 Ranger led Discovery Hike
25:57 Denali Bus Ride to the end of the road
27:00 Sourdough Foccacia and 49th Street Brewing
29:56 Final thoughts
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ABOUT US

Hi! We’re Elliot and Jen, high school sweethearts from Atlanta, Georgia.

We hope to inspire others by sharing authentic experiences, discussing the costs and challenges of traveling now, and relating the true, unbridled joy that comes with leaving your comfort zone behind.

After traveling internationally, buying a boat, cruising around America’s Great Loop, and building a sprinter van, we’re now adventuring North America, visiting every state, national park, and Canadian province.

The good, the bad, the ugly – and most importantly, the real and real funny. We’re not here to tell you “how it’s done,” just how we’ve done it.

Thank you for following us along our journey!
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