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Show and tell about places in nature that were, or are, important to you. Big majestic places, or everyday places. Exploring the Savage River Valley Who: Rod Where: Savage River Valley, Alaska Why: Late this past summer, I arrived in Denali National Park with my friends Ben and Sameet. We did not really know what to expect, but we knew we wanted to get into the backcountry for a few days. Most of the backcountry units were already full, but the Savage River Valley was still open. Little did we know what a magnificent place it would be. As we ventured into the valley and back, we encountered a huge bull moose, came across a series of magnificent beaver dams, and watched as the weather developed over Fang Mountain and rolled down the river valley. The long, late summer days gave us plenty of time to explore, eat handfuls of sweet, juicy blueberries, and wonder at the onset of the fall colors. Hiking over the tundra and crashing through the brush while wondering if a grizzly bear was lurking around the corner was exhilirating. Thinking back on experiences like these makes the daily grind of urban life that much more bearable and reminds me of why we need to protect these wild and wonderful places. Tell us about your Special Place! Up to Top