Denali 360

Bonnie Westlund is the General Manager of Princess Wilderness Lodge in Denali Park, AK. Originally from Utah, Bonnie came to Denali for a seasonal summer job in 2001 and never left. In this episode she shares her passion for recycling and her goals for Princess in the upcoming year. Bonnie spends her off time traveling or adventuring outdoors with her sweet chocolate lab, Lola.

Clay Walker is the mayor of Denali Borough. After graduating college with a degree in Geography, he came to Denali in 1992 to serve as a driver/guide in the Park. He later served as a supervisor for the operation and served on the board of our local labor organization. He met the love of his life, Sarah, at the McKinley Chalets in 1998. They married on the bank of the Nenana River, built a cabin together, then later a house. They are raising three beautiful children -- Ayla, Addison and Abigail.

Nan Eagleson lived and worked throughout the Yukon and Northwest Territories of Canada as a biologist and naturalist guide before finding her home in Denali National Park. She is an exceptional wilderness tour guide and is sought after for her extensive knowledge of birds. Nan conducts botanical surveys in the wilderness of Alaska. In her spare time she can be found birding, hiking, canoeing, and dog sledding. This unassuming woman is a remarkable breath of knowledge topped only by her endless energy and enthusiasm. Her book, Birds of Denali, is an overview of 44 bird species in Denali National Park covering habitat and location, migration stories, and conservation status. The book is written by Carol McIntyre, Nan Eagleson, and Alan Seegert, with beautiful illustrations by David Sibley.” Birds of Denali can be purchased on Amazon.com.

Our very first podcast guest is Tom Walker. He is a nature photographer, author, and free lance writer. He has written articles published in Alaska Magazine, Field and Stream, Readers’ Digest, Newsweek, Audubon, and other regional and national publications.

Tom lives at Denali National Park, Alaska, and has visited every corner of the Last Frontier. He has an abundance of images of rare and seldom-seen Alaska wildlife. Listen as he shares the rich history of the pioneers of the park!

For more information on Tom Walker, go to www.tomwalkerphotography.com