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Alaska’s National Parks: From Denali National Park to Kenai Fjords National Park |
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Program Number: |
1012RJ |
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| Duration: |
11 nights |
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Denali National Park, Alaska
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| Price starting at: |
$2,598.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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National Parks
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| Meals: |
32;
11 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 11 Dinners |
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Low Salt; Low Fat; Vegetarian |
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In the Alaskan interior, grizzly bears walk lowland rivers, caribou roam the alpine tundra, Dall sheep cling to treacherous mountainsides and the magnificent golden eagle surveys all. To the south, the glaciers that built the cathedral fjords of the Kenai Peninsula continue to carve the landscape as they have for eons. These pristine wildernesses humble humankind, putting lifetimes in perspective and reminding us that, in some places on earth, we are but visitors. Join expert naturalists in the boreal forest, on the tundra and along the bay shores of two glorious Alaskan national parks.
Highlights
• Enjoy stunning scenery and unparalleled opportunities to watch grizzly bears, Dall sheep, caribou and Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America, on a day-long journey in Denali National Park.
• Float down the Kenai River with interpretation of your inspiring surroundings narrated by a naturalist.
• Witness the splendor of the Kenai Peninsula firsthand on a study cruise and a hike to Exit Glacier.
Activity Particulars
Walking up to three miles on gravel and dirt trails. Elevations up to 3,900 feet.
Date Specific Information
5-26-2013, 6-9-2013, 7-14-2013, 7-28-2013, 8-11-2013, 9-1-2013
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.
Itinerary Summary
Arrival Denali National Park; 6 nights; coach to Moose Pass, 5 nights; departure.
Coordinated by Denali Education Center
Denali National Park
Established in 1917, this 6 million-acre wilderness is home to 20,320 foot Mount McKinley, and wildlife such as moose, caribou, Dall sheep and grizzly bear, and is considered one of the most intact sub-arctic ecosystems in the world.
Moose Pass
Moose Pass is a beautiful Alaska town nestled on the shores of Trail Lake in the heart of the Kenai Peninsula, 100 miles south of Anchorage. Surrounded by towering mountains, Moose Pass offers easy access to the trails of the Chugach National Forest and its pristine mountain lakes and breathtaking alpine vistas.
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Accommodations
Denali: Two-room cabins near Nenana River with bathrooms shared by up to four participants. Moose Pass: Lakeside lodge with private baths.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | Alex Lee
| | Alex Lee developed a passion for the outdoors while exploring the forests of New England as a child. A graduate of Dartmouth College with a double major in Earth science and philosophy, Alex spent much of his time in the Dartmouth Glaciology Lab studying the change in North American alpine glaciers. In 2008, he began studying the glaciology of Denali National Park, and has spent summers as a resident in the area since 2010. Alex holds an M.S. in environmental studies from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and is currently working on his Ph.D., which focuses on the ethics of conservation ecology and policy. In addition to this work, Alex is part of a team at Boulder that recently received a grant to produce a 12-episode short film series on the science and policy of climate change in the American West. When not studying the environment, Alex enjoys spending his free time outside through hiking, fishing, climbing, skiing and spending time with his dog Ziggy. | | | |
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