We boarded the Denali Star at 11:20am, and would arrive at Denali National Preserve at 3:45pm. "From Talkeetna, the track follows the serpentine banks of the Susitna River. On clear days, more views of Mt. McKinley emerge across the river presenting many chances for photos." This is a quote from the Alaska railroad website. I include it because we would not see Denali from the train or at anytime in our Alaska travels because of weather. (map)