Note: Ranger programs in Denali are mainly offered only in the summer, from May 20 through the middle of September.
Whether you seek a short interaction or plan to fill multiple days attending these programs, park rangers are here to help you understand, appreciate and take care of your park.
With the exception of Discovery Hikes and the Kantishna Experience Tour, all ranger hikes, sled dog demonstrations, campground programs and other talks in Denali are free and do not require you to sign up in advance. Discovery Hikes are technically free, but will likely require you to purchase a bus ticket and you must sign up for them in advance.
American Sign Language
Our goal is to provide American Sign Language interpretation, when requested, for all ranger programs. Denali is very remote, however, so please request ASL interpretation as early as you can to ensure that we can accommodate your request!
Other Naturalist and Education Programs
Our partner non-profit association, Alaska Geographic, also offers a variety of programs for visitors. Other than field courses, these programs occur at the Murie Science and Learning Center.
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Evening speaker series
7 pm science presentations on Friday evenings throughout the summer. Some weeks feature a second evening talk as well.
- Field courses
Multi-day, hands-on field courses instructed by park scientists and talented educators, June through September
Schedule of Ranger Programs
Most formal programs in Denali occur between May 15—mid-September.
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Everyday
Join a ranger for a hike, a talk or a sled dog demonstration.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Everyday
Denali's most popular program is a demonstration in the park sled dog kennels. Learn about the history of the park dogs and watch a ranger ride a sled pulled by a small dog team.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Every Tuesday Weekly & Every Wednesday Weekly & Every Thursday Weekly & Every Friday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly
Join a ranger outside the park for a 30-minute talk.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Everyday
Join a ranger for a hike, a talk or a sled dog demonstration.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Everyday
Denali's most popular program is a demonstration in the park sled dog kennels. Learn about the history of the park dogs and watch a ranger ride a sled pulled by a small dog team.
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Thursday, May 17, 2018
Every Tuesday Weekly & Every Wednesday Weekly & Every Thursday Weekly & Every Friday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly
Join a ranger outside the park for a 30-minute talk.
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Thursday, May 17, 2018
Everyday
Join a ranger for a hike, a talk or a sled dog demonstration.
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Thursday, May 17, 2018
Everyday
Denali's most popular program is a demonstration in the park sled dog kennels. Learn about the history of the park dogs and watch a ranger ride a sled pulled by a small dog team.
View Details
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Friday, May 18, 2018
Every Tuesday Weekly & Every Wednesday Weekly & Every Thursday Weekly & Every Friday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly
Join a ranger outside the park for a 30-minute talk.
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Friday, May 18, 2018
Everyday
Join a ranger for a hike, a talk or a sled dog demonstration.
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Friday, May 18, 2018
Everyday
Denali's most popular program is a demonstration in the park sled dog kennels. Learn about the history of the park dogs and watch a ranger ride a sled pulled by a small dog team.
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Saturday, May 19, 2018
Every Tuesday Weekly & Every Wednesday Weekly & Every Thursday Weekly & Every Friday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly
Join a ranger outside the park for a 30-minute talk.
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Saturday, May 19, 2018
Everyday
Join a ranger for a hike, a talk or a sled dog demonstration.
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Saturday, May 19, 2018
Everyday
Denali's most popular program is a demonstration in the park sled dog kennels. Learn about the history of the park dogs and watch a ranger ride a sled pulled by a small dog team.
View Details
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Sunday, May 20, 2018
Everyday
Join a ranger for a hike, a talk or a sled dog demonstration.
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Sunday, May 20, 2018
Everyday
Denali's most popular program is a demonstration in the park sled dog kennels. Learn about the history of the park dogs and watch a ranger ride a sled pulled by a small dog team.
View Details
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Monday, May 21, 2018
Everyday
Join a ranger for a hike, a talk or a sled dog demonstration.
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Monday, May 21, 2018
Everyday
Denali's most popular program is a demonstration in the park sled dog kennels. Learn about the history of the park dogs and watch a ranger ride a sled pulled by a small dog team.
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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Every Tuesday Weekly & Every Wednesday Weekly & Every Thursday Weekly & Every Friday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly
Join a ranger outside the park for a 30-minute talk.
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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Everyday
Join a ranger for a hike, a talk or a sled dog demonstration.
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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Everyday
Denali's most popular program is a demonstration in the park sled dog kennels. Learn about the history of the park dogs and watch a ranger ride a sled pulled by a small dog team.
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Program Start and End Dates
Use the calendar above to see what's occurring on a specific date. The table below gives you a general overview of when ranger programs are available in Denali.
2018 Ranger Programs
Duration and other details about each of these programs can be found on the relevant webpage for each program type, as linked below.
| Time |
Program Name |
Frequency |
Location |
| 8 am |
Discovery Hike |
Daily, June 8—September 3 |
Varies |
| 10 am |
Nature Walk |
Daily, May 27—September 19 |
Denali Visitor Center |
| 10 am |
Sled Dog Demonstration |
Daily, May 20—Sep 13 |
Park Kennels* |
| 10 am |
Ranger Talk |
Mondays only, May 22—September 18 |
McKinley Chalet Resort*** |
| 1 pm |
Eielson Stroll |
Daily, Jun 1—Sep 14 |
Eielson Visitor Center** |
| 2 pm |
Sled Dog Demonstration |
Daily, May 15—Sep 18 |
Park Kennels* |
| 3:30 pm |
Ranger Talk |
Daily, Jun - Sep 19 |
McKinley Chalet Resort*** |
| 4 pm |
Sled Dog Demonstration |
Daily, Jun 1—Sep 3 |
Park Kennels* |
| 7:30 pm |
Evening Campground Program |
May 20—Sep 17 |
Riley Creek Campground, Savage River, Teklanika River and Wonder Lake Campgrounds. Please look for flyers in each campground for program frequency. |
: Programs entail being at the proper location at the times indicated.
* Getting to the kennels for a ranger program involves arriving at the Denali Visitor Center 45 minutes before a sled dog demo begins. There is no parking available at the kennels, so park at the visitor center (if you have a car) and ride a free bus to the demonstration.
** Programs at Eielson Visitor Center require a shuttle bus trip of roughly four hours, so choose a departure that gets you to the facility before a given program is set to begin.
*** The Chalet Amphitheater is located outside of the park. To get there you can take a free shuttle from the Denali Visitor Center or drive a private vehicle to the McKinley Chalet Resort, about 1.5 miles north of the park entrance on Highway 3.
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