Why visit Alaska? What draws people to wild places and how do they affect us? These are the questions that this beautiful short video, Alaska, strives to answer. Alaska does a wonderful job of highlighting both Denali Education Center and many of the landscapes that we are able to share with the visitors that stay on our campus each summer.

For over 27 years Denali Education Center has strived to Inform, Engage, and Inspire youth and adults through immersive Denali-based learning experiences. We feel that one way to create a better world is by helping people form lasting connections to wild places. We would love to have you visit us in Alaska, but no matter what, we hope this short film helps inspire you to get out and explore your national parks and wild places!

Alaska from Rupert Shanks on Vimeo

2017 LEARNING VACATIONS

Join Denali Education Center for a place-based learning vacation led by expert field educators and welcoming support staff. For 28 years we have been hosting
groups on our campus, giving participants the opportunity to learn about and experience Alaska in a way that one would be hard-pressed to find elsewhere.

During your time in Denali, you will be able to relax into the pace of life on our 10-acre campus. Located along the banks of the beautiful Nenana River, our campus features newly renovated cabin accommodations, Riverside Dining Hall where you will enjoy delicious homemade meals, and a quiet walking trail that winds through the forested campus and along the Nenana River.

Come to Denali National Park – and make yourself at home!

G Adventures TRAVEL & TOURS

This year, we are excited to be working with G Adventures to offer small group travel opportunities in Alaska! G Adventures is based out of Canada and is offering this Alaskan adventure in partnership with National Geographic Journeys. We believe that their core value “…to help others experience authentic adventures in a responsible and sustainable manner…” is one that pairs well with our own mission and could not be happier to be sharing Denali with their guests this summer.

Please visit G Adventure’s website to
register and learn more about this program.

Alaska Journey: Anchorage to Anchorage
2017 Dates: ($3,799)
June 10th – June 19th
July 22nd – July 31st
August 12th – August 21st
September 2nd – September 11th

ROAD SCHOLAR

*Program 9748 is now listed as Program 22254 in Road Scholar catalogs*

2017 ROAD SCHOLAR PROGRAMS

2017 marks Denali Education Center’s 28th year providing
top-quality Road Scholar programs. Our programs cover a large array of abilities and interests. You won’t find any other tour to Alaska that stays in Denali for an entire week! Check out our list of program dates and pricing below. We hope to see you in Denali soon.
Road Scholar is the new brand name for Elderhostel

The Best of Alaska’s National Parks: From Denali To Kenai
2017 Dates ($3,395):
May 29 – June 8
June 19 – June 29
July 3 – July 13
July 31 – Aug 10
Aug 28 – Sept 7
Sept 4 – Sept 14

The date below also includes two nights at
Katmai National Park ($5,495): Aug 7 – Aug 17

Discover Alaska By Rail: A Traveling Adventure
2017 Dates ($4,999):
June 2 – June 13
June 25 – July 6
July 18 – July 29
Aug 18 – Aug 29

Denali Discovered: Wildlife, Hiking, and Backcountry Wilderness Lodge
2017 Dates ($3,775):
June 12 – June 19
Aug 14 – Aug 21

Intergenerational – Tracks and Trails: Discovering Denali’s Secrets
2017 Dates
July 10 – July 16
-This date is for grandchildren ages 9-11
July 24 – July 30
-This date is for grandchildren ages 12-14
*Please see the Road Scholar website for program pricing*