I began collecting postcards in mid-August of 2013, after looking through my aunt's collection and thinking it seemed like a fun hobby. Along the way, something obviously went very wrong.

Showing posts with label Mt. McKinley. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mt. McKinley. Show all posts

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Species: Moose

Card Text Front: N/A

Card Text Back: Moose bull, cow, and yearling in Mt. McKinley National Park, Alaska. Inhabit forests from Nova Scotia to Alaska. The largest of the deer, a bull may reach 1400 pounds. They eat shrubs, grass, leaves, bark, and underwater plants. Like all deer, they chew cud. Museum of Natural History, Hall of North American Mammals.

Location: Museum of Natural History

Country of Origin: United States

Postage Date: Uncirculated

Photographer/Artist/Colourization: N/A

Printing Company: Capsco Wholesalers, Inc.


Saturday, August 17, 2013

Species: Dog - Siberian Husky

Card Text Front: N/A

Card Text Back: Mt. McKinley National Park - Husky dogsled demonstrations are given daily for visitors near the McKinley Park Hotel. Park Rangers explain the use of equipment and the training of the dogs.

Location: Mt. McKinley National Park

Country of Origin: United States

Postage Date: Uncirculated

Photographer/Artist/Colourization: Reggie Hibshmen

Printing Company: C.P. Johnston Company