Dog Sledding

Denali's most popular ranger program, featuring Alaskan huskies! Visit the historic Sled Dog Kennels to meet and learn about Denali's canine rangers. Some seating is available for the demonstration, and there is plenty of standing room. No parking is available at the kennels, so please plan on using the Sled Dog Demonstration Shuttle or walking the two miles from the Denali Visitor Center to the kennels via the Roadside Hiking Trail.

Denali's most popular ranger program, featuring Alaskan huskies! Visit the historic Sled Dog Kennels to meet and learn about Denali's canine rangers. Some seating is available for the demonstration, and there is plenty of standing room. No parking is available at the kennels, so please plan on using the Sled Dog Demonstration Shuttle or walking the two miles from the Denali Visitor Center to the kennels via the Roadside Hiking Trail.

Programs at Exit Glacier are offered twice a day from May 23 through September 7, 2026. Lasting about 1 hour, 30 minutes, the walk will follow the trail to the Glacier Overlook. The first part of the program will follow the trail to the Glacier View lookout, and is wheelchair accessible. The second part climbs ~200 feet in elevation over uneven terrain.

Programs at Exit Glacier are offered twice a day from May 23 through September 7, 2026. Lasting about 1 hour, 30 minutes, the walk will follow the trail to the Glacier Overlook. The first part of the program will follow the trail to the Glacier View lookout, and is wheelchair accessible. The second part climbs ~200 feet in elevation over uneven terrain.

Denali's most popular ranger program, featuring Alaskan huskies! Visit the historic Sled Dog Kennels to meet and learn about Denali's canine rangers. Some seating is available for the demonstration, and there is plenty of standing room. No parking is available at the kennels, so please plan on using the Sled Dog Demonstration Shuttle or walking the two miles from the Denali Visitor Center to the kennels via the Roadside Hiking Trail.

Witness the return of Denali’s summer resident birds alongside an Alaska Geographic educator during this morning bird walk. Walks take place on a gravel and compact dirt trail. Bird enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels welcome. Meet at the Mountain Vista Parking Lot. Parking is limited; riding the Savage River Shuttle is encouraged. The shuttle departs the Denali Visitor Center at 8:00 am and arrives at Mountain Vista by 8:30 am.

On most Tuesday evenings throughout the summer, Alaska Geographic hosts an evening speaker series. Join us each week to hear from experts about the latest science and research in the park. Events are free, open to the public, and take place inside the Murie Science and Learning Center at 7 pm. June 2, 2026: Decoding Denali's Small Mammals, with Sarah Swanson After studying three target species of voles in Denali for over 30 years, scientists are discovering more about these resilient and fascinating animals through a new lens: genetics. Using genetic information from both voles and shrews from a monitoring site in Denali National Park and a nearby site in Healy, we are learning about how these creatures move and how changes in population numbers impacts genetic diversity. This talk will briefly cover some natural history of small mammals in Denali, then dive further into our current research.

Educators lead nature walks, guided programs, touch tables, and citizen science activities for visitors of all ages. Topics and activities vary each day.

Join a park ranger on an Exit Glacier adventure and earn your Junior Glacier Ranger patch! Programs are offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:00 AM from June 2 to August 13, 2025. Lasting about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes, the walk will make multiple activity stops along the lower trails of the Exit Glacier area. While the program is ideal for those with school-aged visitors, all ages are welcome! Kids must be accompanied by an adult. When offered, you can sign up same day at the Exit Glacier Nature Center . Due to limited supplies and ranger capacity, there is a cap on the number of groups that can join.

Pavilion talks at Exit Glacier are offered once a day from June 6 through August 15, 2026. Lasting about 20 minutes, the ranger will give an interactive presentation on a topic important to Kenai Fjords National Park. Join to learn and connect before your walk, or maybe just get out of the rain. The trail to, and pavilion itself, are both wheelchair accessible.

Join a park ranger on an adventure along the shore and earn your Junior Fjord Ranger patch! Programs are offered Sundays at 3:00 PM from June 1 to August 10, 2025. Lasting about 1 hour and 30 minutes, the walk will make multiple activity stops along the Resurrection Bay shoreline outside the Kenai Fjords Visitor Center. While the program is ideal for those with school-aged visitors, all ages are welcome! Kids must be accompanied by an adult. No sign up required.

Discovery Hikes are challenging, off-trail hikes led by park rangers. They are a great way for the adventurous and well-prepared to explore the heart of Denali! These hikes travel everywhere, so expect uneven terrain, water crossings, close encounters with dense vegetation, and unpredictable weather. During the registration process, rangers at the visitor center will provide details about upcoming hikes, including the approximate distance and elevation gain.