Elton Parks
Interviewed by Cliff P
Name: Elton Parks
From: Colorado
- Bus Driver in Denali National Park and Preserve
Q: What is your favorite thing about Alaska?
A: - He loves the wide open spaces
- Less crowds, commotion, etc.
- “Its like a great big camping trip.” (exact words)
Q: What brought you to Alaska in the first place?
A: - Came to Alaska in the 70’s
- Came on short notice
- Previously worked with Frontier Airlines before they went out of service.
- Worked as Denali bus driver for 7 years
- Was a bus driver elsewhere for double that time
- Loves his job
- Only works 4 months out of the year
- Loves traveling during the off-season
- Plans to ride the Trans-Siberian Railway this winter
- “Looking forward to 7 more great years.” (exact words)