Exploring Alaska. Denali National Park hikes: Savage River Trail, Mt. Healy and tasting Birch Syrup

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  • Опубліковано 3 сер 2024
  • Hiking in Alaska is a must-do if you're visiting the state! In this video, we'll start outside of Anchorage for a quick tour of the Flat Top Ridge Trail. Then take you on a hike along the Denali National Park Savage River Trail and the Mt. Healy trail. Along the way, we'll stop at a birch syrup factory in Talkeetna to taste the delicious syrup. I learned some valuable lessons from the owners. Hopefully mine will be much better next year.
    This video is a great way to explore Denali National Park and the Mt. Healy and Savage River Trails. Not only will you see some of the most beautiful scenery in Alaska, but you'll also get to try some of the state's most famous local specialties. Remember to bring your camera!
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  • @christinemccarthy2197
    @christinemccarthy2197 11 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for taking us along, super cool 😎

  • @suewalters9822
    @suewalters9822 11 місяців тому +1

    My legs hurt just watching this!! Thanks for taking us along! Beautiful!

  • @ritamatthews2942
    @ritamatthews2942 11 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful, God bless you all for taking us with you.

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому

      Our pleasure! More episodes to come!

  • @suzanchamness376
    @suzanchamness376 11 місяців тому +3

    Thanks so much for taking us along on that wonderful trip.
    Beautiful country glad you're having a good time and lots of good hikes looking forward to the next one.❤

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Next vid is coming soon!

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens 11 місяців тому +2

    Everything just cohesively turned this into an amazing video. Shots, atmosphere, narration, editing everything is just amazing!

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  10 місяців тому +1

      Wow. Thanks for that! It takes some work and its really nice to see it appreciated. Thanks Ervin.

  • @donnalyeedube8795
    @donnalyeedube8795 11 місяців тому +2

    So happy you had a great vacation! Alaska, so awesome!

  • @coryjones9573
    @coryjones9573 11 місяців тому +2

    Awesome vacation!thanks for sharing

  • @tommyb.7977
    @tommyb.7977 11 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful scenery, Thanks for sharing. Be Safe and Enjoy!

  • @robertdknight
    @robertdknight 11 місяців тому +1

    Amazing adventure! Thanks for taking us along. Beautiful views!!!

  • @tommeisenzahl180
    @tommeisenzahl180 11 місяців тому +1

    What an awesome experience to share with your family. So happy for you all.

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому

      For sure. I was telling my kids how fortunate we are to be able to hike and be healthy enough to do this.

  • @GSD1963
    @GSD1963 11 місяців тому +1

    This was beautiful. Thank you for sharing .

  • @leslyestephen7629
    @leslyestephen7629 11 місяців тому +1

    What a beautiful family!!! As always, I enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing! 🥰

  • @Caoucaren
    @Caoucaren 11 місяців тому +2

    Love to go back there, did an Alaskan cruise then a land tour through Alaska and Yukon. It was spectacular. Thanks for sharing.

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! I want to go back already!

  • @kevinwiley9696
    @kevinwiley9696 11 місяців тому +1

    AWESOME Vlog this week Tre!!! Thanks for taking us along!!

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Kevin. Two more episodes coming soon. Each a different area of alaska

  • @lindasustar6061
    @lindasustar6061 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your vacation, beautiful scenery. Hope it was everything you expected.

  • @jim8550
    @jim8550 11 місяців тому +1

    Terry, you have a lovely family. Loved the views from top of the mountains. How someone could see all this beauty and not see Gods handy work is beyond me. Stay safe and enjoy this amazing place.

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому

      I agree! Makes you feel pretty small when you see the vastness of that area.

  • @smiley9872
    @smiley9872 11 місяців тому +1

    Just Wow!

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому +1

      It was pretty cool. And every new part of the state felt like a different state.

  • @noyopacific
    @noyopacific 11 місяців тому +1

    I worked at the McKinley Park Hotel the summer of '74. I hiked the Mt Healy overlook trail many times when I was there. When I look at the current maps almost everything in that area has changed. The old hotel used to be where the parking lot for the visitors center is now. The Mt Healy trail looks better than it did 49 years ago however the view from the top looks about the same. Thanks for the video Terry!

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому +1

      Oh cool! Must have been neat to see it again even if through the eyes of someone else. There is something about Alaska. I can't put my finger on it but it draws you in some way............Now I want to go back.,

  • @alliewolf3392
    @alliewolf3392 9 місяців тому +1

    ❤😊❤😊❤😊 Amazing!!!! So interesting about the birch syrup!

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  9 місяців тому +1

      Right?! Hopefully it goes better this spring

    • @alliewolf3392
      @alliewolf3392 9 місяців тому +1

      @@TRERUNSWILD I hope so too!!!!

  • @janreynolds3794
    @janreynolds3794 11 місяців тому +1

    Alaska is fabulous! Been there several times and ready to go back!

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому +1

      Me, too! I couldn't get over how you could be in the mountains and wilderness one day and at the ocean the next.

  • @mikemckinley1031
    @mikemckinley1031 11 місяців тому +1

    Alaska is so beautiful thankyou for sharing your travels here from Ontario Canada ❤️❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦😎

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому

      Hi Mike. Glad you enjoyed. thanks for coming with us!

  • @cravenoutdoors4619
    @cravenoutdoors4619 11 місяців тому +1

    Wow Terry!!! What a awesome video and Alaska is really pretty place. Looks like you are having a great time. Thanks for bringing us along with you really enjoyed it. Take care be safe buddy.

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому

      You are very welcome. I'm glad you liked it because there is two more episodes!

  • @AspenWoods217
    @AspenWoods217 11 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful!

  • @llorylloyd
    @llorylloyd 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for taking us along. What amazing views. Wish you would have included pics of the wildlife. Also wish that you had taken a night imagine of the sky; that is one of my favorite things. Beautiful family. Safe travels 💕

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  10 місяців тому

      I was surprised at not seeing more wildlife. The stuff in Denali was out of the window of a bus at a distance so not great content. Others, like a wolf was running across the road. Or 30 seconds of a bear running into the woods on a trail. I was surprised we didn't see more actually.

  • @januszlewicki5783
    @januszlewicki5783 11 місяців тому +1

    Hello buddy on a beautiful, hot September day. It is now with me on the thermometer +25 degrees. I'm now watching your exploits of climbing the beautiful rocky slopes of Alaska. The landscape is shocking, the views are beautiful. I, rather now, having a fear of heights, would rather not dare to make such a journey. Once, some49 years ago, I loved hiking in our Tatras and Pieniny. Now it just wanders with you virtually. I wish you even more beautiful experiences in Alaska and a lot of health.🥰🥰

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому +1

      I'm glad to take you along with me. Even if just in the thoughts. That is why I'm trying to do these things now when I'm healthy and can. The day will come soon enough when I will watch others and turn to memories of my adventures in the "good old days"

  • @susanadams-wauro6716
    @susanadams-wauro6716 11 місяців тому +5

    What a terrific trip! Thanks for taking us along! Love that you had a chance to taste the Birch syrups....you'll be ready to make your own batch come early Spring! Cheers to you and your family from Canada 🇨🇦

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому +1

      I was really surprised that it tasted decent. Now I'm excited to try again

    • @susanadams-wauro6716
      @susanadams-wauro6716 11 місяців тому +1

      @@TRERUNSWILD can't wait for the video...I'm sensing a side hustle?

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому +1

      @@susanadams-wauro6716 Always gotta keep options open!

  • @marrunslow3815
    @marrunslow3815 11 місяців тому +1

    Alaska is my favorite place in the world (and I’ve seen quite a bit of the world). Was there in 2019 & 2021. Stayed at the end of the park road ( mile 93 ) at Camp Denali before the road collapsed. Talkeetna, Seward, Kenai and Homer…. Can’t wait to go back!!!

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому

      We never made it to Homer. Maybe next time. It's hard to pick a favorite because they are so different. I did not love Anchorage though. Too much big city for me. Wow, that's a long drive to the end of the Denali road!

    • @marrunslow3815
      @marrunslow3815 11 місяців тому +1

      @@TRERUNSWILD how far back did you go in the Denali road?

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому

      @@marrunslow3815 we stopped at the big bridge. The road was closed after that due to the rock slide. I think it was mile 43?

  • @lauraquigley6403
    @lauraquigley6403 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the beautiful video! I haven’t been to Alaska so it was beautiful to see your trip! 🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

  • @ronneglia2292
    @ronneglia2292 11 місяців тому +3

    Amazing scenery! Such an awesome adventure.

  • @Mntguy-nr9vl
    @Mntguy-nr9vl 11 місяців тому +4

    Oh my gosh I'm so excited you did this.
    It's like Easter Thanksgiving and Christmas rolled into one.
    I know I'm going to love this and I think you're amazing for doing this.
    I'm so excited you got to go.
    🤜🤛

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому

      Part 2 and 3 yet to come!

    • @Mntguy-nr9vl
      @Mntguy-nr9vl 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@TRERUNSWILD2 more.
      🤯🤯 my brains going to have an overload.
      Alaska is my number one bucket list item.
      Living in the United States I couldn't be further in Maine.
      Maybe someday.
      Can't wait Terry I hope you had a great time

  • @robynfedalen1777
    @robynfedalen1777 11 місяців тому +1

    OMG! You were giving me a heart attack climbing those mountain mountains 🙀
    Alaska does look beautiful though, great photography ❤️✌🏻🏔️

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому

      It;s a mazing! I'd like to go back. There is just so much to see

  • @lnproductions3159
    @lnproductions3159 11 місяців тому +1

    Incredible up there Tre. We were up there early August visiting my son in the Military for the week in early August. We stayed in North Pole just outside of Fairbanks and went down to Denali for a few days and did the ATV tour. We stayed at the Grande Denali hotel and did the 49th state brewery for Dinner. Incredible time! Would do it again. Long plane ride from Massachusetts but definitely going again. Hunting and fishing next time I go for sure. Glad you had fun.

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому +1

      Hi! Sounds like you had a great trip. I hope your son is well. We did the 49th brewery as well and fished the Talkeetna river from shore with $25 rented pole. It was so much fun. That's all in the second video coming soon. I'd like to go, too! There is so much to see.

  • @jillbritton2676
    @jillbritton2676 11 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful country. Reminds me of RMNP (Rocky Mountain National Park). All this hiking makes me tired just watching you! Lol

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому

      Yes! I thought the same about Rocky! Just on a bigger scale.

  • @bwcok7947
    @bwcok7947 11 місяців тому +1

    Alaska wild harvest for the win! Birch sap one more try! 🎉🎉❤ Thank you for the video!

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому +1

      Yep! Might as well since all the equipment will be out anyway. I have hop now at least

    • @bwcok7947
      @bwcok7947 11 місяців тому +1

      @@TRERUNSWILD told you it was good. LOL! Do not forget about beech trees also. The earlier the sap the more the sugar content is there. Good luck!

  • @mdunbar04
    @mdunbar04 11 місяців тому +1

    Wow

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому

      Of course photos NEVER do it justice. It's ten times better in person

  • @sandypratt8951
    @sandypratt8951 11 місяців тому +3

    🙏❤️👍👍👍

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому +1

      Always thankful for your support Sandy!

  • @steveshears1293
    @steveshears1293 11 місяців тому +1

    looks like you are having a great trip!

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  10 місяців тому

      It was really good. Nice weather.....we got lucky.

  • @TonyGeneseo
    @TonyGeneseo 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks so much for sharing ! I’ve been anxiously waiting ! When northern state dwellers are puckered …. Things that make you go …. WTF. LOL. take care T

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  10 місяців тому

      Thanks bud! Hope all is well with you!

  • @canajian
    @canajian 11 місяців тому +3

    Evenin 👊😎👍

  • @badcompany3057
    @badcompany3057 11 місяців тому +1

    Great vid. nice work

  • @mrrs8118
    @mrrs8118 11 місяців тому +1

    Great trip! Looks like you all had a wonderful time. I have to admit my tummy got a little queasy watching y’all climb! 😳
    A friend of ours recently rode his motor motorcycle from NC to Alaska. He sure met some interesting people along the way! And saw gorgeous scenery.
    P.S. I have always wanted to pan for gold! 😂

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому

      UGH! That is a LONG ride! And dangerous with all the wildlife all those miles. I tried a couple of quick spots but finally got some gold at a pay place where you could pan all you wanted out of a pile they dumped from a mine.

  • @michelelenz2322
    @michelelenz2322 10 місяців тому +1

    😂love your trail buddy

  • @lcurtsinger4313
    @lcurtsinger4313 11 місяців тому +1

    👍

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for coming along with us!

  • @paulpuckerinGM
    @paulpuckerinGM 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey my friend, outstanding vlog, thanks for sharing and taking us all along your family adventure. Is Hunter part ibex? 😅 You’re really keeping up with the yutes. 😊 What an amazing area to explore. No bears! Be well and stay safe. Your mate, Puck.

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому +1

      That boy is something that's for sure. He ran his first marathon at 16 or 17 and ran a 50 mile ultra marathon a couple years later.

    • @paulpuckerinGM
      @paulpuckerinGM 11 місяців тому +1

      @@TRERUNSWILD wow iron man chip of the old block. ;-)

  • @Mntguy-nr9vl
    @Mntguy-nr9vl 11 місяців тому +1

    So apparently Birch syrup is far more fickle.
    It's difficult because if I remember you had cold temperatures warm temperatures cold temperatures warm temperatures so it wasn't conducive to collecting.
    It sounds like you boiled too late in the season plus you cooked it too hot.
    Fascinating

    • @Mntguy-nr9vl
      @Mntguy-nr9vl 11 місяців тому +1

      Birch beer is amazing it has kind of a cream soda, wintermint root beer taste

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому

      The temperature variance was mostly for the maple. I think I only tapped the birch a couple days. And yes I finished at 217 degrees and should not go above 200. I'm going to have to figure out how to know when they FIRST start running. Sounds like somewhat precise.

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому

      Huh. Never had had it. Sounds interesting

  • @bigbake3306
    @bigbake3306 11 місяців тому +1

    Awesome thank you for taking us along on your trip. Thats is some good livin right there! Did you get any fishing time in ?

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  10 місяців тому

      Yes, sir...... Coming right up.........stay tuned

  • @lipsticklodge7526
    @lipsticklodge7526 11 місяців тому +2

    Nice but I could never hike those..I need handrails..after a head injury it left me with poor balance.

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому +1

      My son loves the high stuff. Me......not so much

  • @joshuaclark8633
    @joshuaclark8633 5 місяців тому +1

    I gotta start jogging. I was tired just watching

  • @ligiamaria7953
    @ligiamaria7953 11 місяців тому +2

    Vc é corajoso o problema não é subiré descer e escorregar tenho pavor, ja pensou se a gente escorrega não tem nada para apoiar lindo mas to fora kkkkkkk

    • @TRERUNSWILD
      @TRERUNSWILD  11 місяців тому +1

      descer e o PIOR!! eu não poderia ir tão alto quanto meu filho. eu nao gosto das alturas

    • @ligiamaria7953
      @ligiamaria7953 11 місяців тому +1

      @@TRERUNSWILD nem eu