Alaska
The Best of Alaska’s National Parks: From Denali to Kenai
Program No. 1012RJ
Come explore the National Parks of Alaska with our experts. Discover unique wildlife, stunning landscapes and ancient forests as you explore one of the most unspoiled regions on earth.
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11 days
10 nights
28 meals
10B 9L 9D
1
Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Fairbanks, AK
2
Calypso Farm, Denali National Park Visitor's Center
Denali National Park
3
Hike in Denali National Park, Subarctic Ecosystems
Denali National Park
4
Wildlife of Denali, Hike in the Boreal Forest
Denali National Park
5
Heart of the Wilderness, Journey into Denali National Park
Denali National Park
6
Local Dog Musher and Racing Kennel, Interpretive Hike
Denali National Park
10
Native Heritage Center, Program Wrap-Up
Anchorage, AK
11
Program Concludes
Anchorage, AK
At a Glance
In the Alaskan Interior, grizzlies walk lowland rivers, caribou roam the tundra, Dall sheep cling to mountainsides and the golden eagle survey it all. To the south, the glaciers of the Kenai Peninsula carve the landscape as they have for eons. Join expert field educators in the boreal forest, on the tundra of Denali and along the bays of Kenai Fjords National Park.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
This program is "Keep the Pace." Your mobility must match this description. Reach out to Road Scholar or DEC with questions. Activities include city walking, hiking on maintained trails with varied terrain, wet/dry conditions, and even ice/snow. You must move about on a catamaran in open water and get on/off a motorcoach. Distance will not exceed 4 mi during scheduled activities. Trails are up to 3 mi in length with elevation changes up to 600 ft. The pace of the hikes is up to 2 mi per hour.
What You'll Learn
- Watch for grizzly bears, Dall sheep, moose and caribou on a journey into Denali National Park.
- Stretch your legs and minds on hikes that cross alpine tundra, through boreal forest and past mountain lakes.
- Explore Kenai Fjords National Park on a day-long journey by boat to view marine mammals, tidewater and alpine glaciers and teeming seabird rookeries.
Suggested Reading List
(12 books)
Visit the Road Scholar Bookshop
You can find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
The Best of Alaska’s National Parks: From Denali to Kenai
Program Number: 1012
Denali's Howl
In the summer of 1967, twelve young men ascended Alaska’s Mount McKinley—known to the locals as Denali. Engulfed by a once-in-a-lifetime blizzard, only five made it back down.
Andy Hall, a journalist and son of the park superintendent at the time, was living in the park when the tragedy occurred and spent years tracking down rescuers, survivors, lost documents, and recordings of radio communications. In Denali’s Howl, Hall reveals the full story of the expedition in a powerful retelling that will mesmerize the climbing community as well as anyone interested in mega-storms and man’s sometimes deadly drive to challenge the forces of nature.
Arctic Dreams
Based on Barry Lopez’s years spent traveling the Arctic regions in the company of Eskimo hunting parties and scientific expeditions alike, Arctic Dreams investigates the unique terrain of the human mind, thrown into relief against the vastness of the tundra and the frozen ocean. Eye-opening and profoundly moving, it is a magnificent appreciation of how wilderness challenges and inspires us.
The Seventymile Kid: The Lost Legacy of Harry Karstens and the First Ascent of Mount McKinley
The Seventymile Kid tells the remarkable account of Harry Karstens, who was the actual—if unheralded—leader of the Hudson Stuck Expedition that was the first to summit Mount McKinley in Alaska. All but forgotten by history, a young Karstens arrived in the Yukon during the 1897 Gold Rush, gained fame as a dog musher hauling U.S. Mail in Alaska, and eventually became the first superintendent of Mount McKinley National Park (now known as Denali National Park and Preserve). Aided by Karstens's own journals, longtime Denali writer and photographer Tom Walker uncovered archival information about the Stuck climb, and reveals that the Stuck "triumph" was an expedition marred by significant conflict. Without Karstens's wilderness skills and Alaska-honed tenacity, it is quite possible Hudson Stuck would never have climbed anywhere near the summit of McKinley. Yet the two men had a falling out shortly after the climb and never spoke again. In this book, Walker attempts to set the record straight about the historic first ascent itself, as well as other pioneer attempts by Frederick Cook and Judge Wickersham.
Blonde Indian: An Alaska Native Memoir
Told in eloquent layers that blend Native stories and metaphor with social and spiritual journeys, this enchanting memoir traces the author’s life from her difficult childhood growing up in the Tlingit community, through her adulthood, during which she lived for some time in Seattle and San Francisco, and eventually to her return home. Neither fully Native American nor Euro-American, Hayes encounters a unique sense of alienation from both her Native community and the dominant culture. We witness her struggles alongside other Tlingit men and women—many of whom never left their Native community but wrestle with their own challenges, including unemployment, prejudice, alcoholism, and poverty.
Rhythm of the Wild
Rhythm of the Heart is a memoir about Kim Heacox’s 30+ year relationship with the most iconic landscape in Alaska, Denali National Park.
Woven throughout the personal narrative are stories on the human and natural histories of the Park, garnished with a conservation polemic. Heacox shows how a place like Denali can touch a life, even save a life, quietly, profoundly, day after day, year after year, and how that saving multiplied by millions of lives over a century makes the world a better place.
Heacox makes the argument, through his beautiful and impassioned prose, that we must save these places so they in turn will save us. Denali National Park is the most accessible subarctic sanctuary in the world, and has awakened millions of people to what’s authentic, priceless and true.
Snapshots from the Past: A Roadside History of Denali National Park
Visitors come to Denali National Park and Preserve for many reasons - spectacular scenery, wildlife, the continent's highest peak, and the cultural experiences. This amazing book does a wonderful job of presenting snapshots of Denali's past and telling many of the stories that have shaped its history. This book included user-friendly maps of the Park's road and innumerable historic photos to highlight its content. It is arranged to follow the park road from east to west, from the park entrance to Kantishna, and is a must-read for anyone interested in delving into the Park's rich history.
Alaska Native Cultures and Issues
Making up more than ten percent of Alaska's population, Native Alaskans are the state's largest minority group. Yet most non-Native Alaskans know surprisingly little about the histories and cultures of their indigenous neighbors, or about the important issues they face. This concise book compiles frequently asked questions and provides informative and accessible responses that shed light on some common misconceptions. With responses composed by scholars within the represented communities and reviewed by a panel of experts, this easy-to-read compendium aims to facilitate a deeper exploration and richer discussion of the complex and compelling issues that are part of Alaska Native life today.
Two Old Women: An Alaskan Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival
Based on an Athabascan Indian legend passed along for many generations from mothers to daughters of the upper Yukon River Valley in Alaska, this is the suspenseful, shocking, ultimately inspirational tale of two old women abandoned by their tribe during a brutal winter famine.
Though these women have been known to complain more than contribute, they now must either survive on their own or die trying. In simple but vivid detail, Velma Wallis depicts a landscape and way of life that are at once merciless and starkly beautiful. In her old women, she has created two heroines of steely determination whose story of betrayal, friendship, community, and forgiveness "speaks straight to the heart with clarity, sweetness, and wisdom" (Ursula K. Le Guin)
Wildflowers of Denali National Park
This book is considered a classic plant ID guide for the Denali area and is a good "picture guide" to many of the flowering plants of central Alaska, more specifically the Denali National Park & Preserve area. It is arranged by color of the flower and then loosely by the family of plant.
Shopping for Porcupine A Life in Arctic Alaska
Seth Kantner returns to the setting of his debut novel , Ordinary Wolves, with an autobiographical account of his own life growing up in Northern Alaska. Beginning with his parents’ migration to the Alaskan wilderness in the 1950s and extending to his own attempts to balance hunting with writing, Kantner recalls cold nights wrapped in caribou hides, fur-clad visitors arriving on dog sleds, swimming amidst ice floes for wounded waterfowl, and his longstanding respect for the old Iñupiaq ways. Captured in words and images, these details combine to reveal a singular landscape at a pivotal moment in its history. Both an elegy and a romp, the book illuminates a world few will see as Kantner has.
Coming Into the Country
Coming into the Country is an unforgettable account of Alaska and Alaskans. It is a rich tapestry of vivid characters, observed landscapes, and descriptive narrative, in three principal segments that deal, respectively, with a total wilderness, with urban Alaska, and with life in the remoteness of the bush.
Two in the Far North
This enduring story of life, adventure, and love in Alaska was written by a woman who embraced the remote Alaskan wilderness and became one of its strongest advocates. In this moving testimonial to the preservation of the Arctic wilderness, Mardy Murie writes from her heart about growing up in Fairbanks, becoming the first woman graduate of the University of Alaska, and marrying noted biologist Olaus J. Murie. So begins her lifelong journey in Alaska and on to Jackson Hole, Wyoming where along with her husband and others, they founded The Wilderness Society. Mardy's work as one of the earliest female voices for the wilderness movement earned her the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Meals
28 Meals
10 Breakfasts
9 Lunches
9 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
- Jul 20, 2024 - Jul 30, 2024
- Jun 22, 2024 - Jul 02, 2024 (Fairbanks, AK to Anchorage, AK)
- Jul 06, 2024 - Jul 16, 2024 (Fairbanks, AK to Anchorage, AK)
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- Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 29, 2025 (Fairbanks, AK to Anchorage, AK)
- Jul 26, 2025 - Aug 05, 2025 (Fairbanks, AK to Anchorage, AK)
- Aug 09, 2025 - Aug 19, 2025 (Fairbanks, AK to Anchorage, AK)
- Aug 16, 2025 - Aug 26, 2025 (Fairbanks, AK to Anchorage, AK)
1 night
Fairbanks
Located on the 105 beautifully landscaped acres of Wedgewood Resort, the Bear Lodge offers cozy, well-appointed summer lodging in Fairbanks, Alaska. Indulge in the comfort of the large guest rooms, enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the walking trails and flower gardens. Courtesy Northern Lights wake-up call during the Aurora season mid August thru September. Headlamp rentals available at the front desk for trail walking or Aurora watching. On-site restaurant & bar. The Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary Trail are located just steps away from the lodge.
5 nights
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 nights
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 night
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 night
Fairbanks
Located on the 105 beautifully landscaped acres of Wedgewood Resort, the Bear Lodge offers cozy, well-appointed summer lodging in Fairbanks, Alaska. Indulge in the comfort of the large guest rooms, enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the walking trails and flower gardens. Courtesy Northern Lights wake-up call during the Aurora season mid August thru September. Headlamp rentals available at the front desk for trail walking or Aurora watching. On-site restaurant & bar. The Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary Trail are located just steps away from the lodge.
5 nights
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 nights
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 night
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 night
Fairbanks
Located on the 105 beautifully landscaped acres of Wedgewood Resort, the Bear Lodge offers cozy, well-appointed summer lodging in Fairbanks, Alaska. Indulge in the comfort of the large guest rooms, enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the walking trails and flower gardens. Courtesy Northern Lights wake-up call during the Aurora season mid August thru September. Headlamp rentals available at the front desk for trail walking or Aurora watching. On-site restaurant & bar. The Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary Trail are located just steps away from the lodge.
5 nights
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 nights
Seward
The Harbor 360 Hotel is located directly on Seward's Small Boat Harbor. You'll be treated to stunning views of the gorgeous waters of Resurrection Bay and the surrounding Kenai mountains. The hotel is within close walking distance to many restaurants and shops and boasts the only hotel pool in Seward!
1 night
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 night
Fairbanks
Located on the 105 beautifully landscaped acres of Wedgewood Resort, the Bear Lodge offers cozy, well-appointed summer lodging in Fairbanks, Alaska. Indulge in the comfort of the large guest rooms, enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the walking trails and flower gardens. Courtesy Northern Lights wake-up call during the Aurora season mid August thru September. Headlamp rentals available at the front desk for trail walking or Aurora watching. On-site restaurant & bar. The Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary Trail are located just steps away from the lodge.
5 nights
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 nights
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 night
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 night
Fairbanks
The River's Edge Resort is located in the heart of Fairbanks along the Chena River, and boasts 14-acres of landscaped riverfront property, featuring 86 cottages with private courtyards for enjoying the midnight sun. Fine dining is available onsite at Chena's Alaskan Grill, which offers regional cuisine with a beautiful river view.
5 nights
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 nights
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 night
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 night
Fairbanks
Located on the 105 beautifully landscaped acres of Wedgewood Resort, the Bear Lodge offers cozy, well-appointed summer lodging in Fairbanks, Alaska. Indulge in the comfort of the large guest rooms, enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the walking trails and flower gardens. Courtesy Northern Lights wake-up call during the Aurora season mid August thru September. Headlamp rentals available at the front desk for trail walking or Aurora watching. On-site restaurant & bar. The Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary Trail are located just steps away from the lodge.
5 nights
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 nights
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 night
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 night
Fairbanks
Located on the 105 beautifully landscaped acres of Wedgewood Resort, the Bear Lodge offers cozy, well-appointed summer lodging in Fairbanks, Alaska. Indulge in the comfort of the large guest rooms, enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the walking trails and flower gardens. Courtesy Northern Lights wake-up call during the Aurora season mid August thru September. Headlamp rentals available at the front desk for trail walking or Aurora watching. On-site restaurant & bar. The Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary Trail are located just steps away from the lodge.
5 nights
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 nights
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 night
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 night
Fairbanks
Located on the 105 beautifully landscaped acres of Wedgewood Resort, the Bear Lodge offers cozy, well-appointed summer lodging in Fairbanks, Alaska. Indulge in the comfort of the large guest rooms, enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the walking trails and flower gardens. Courtesy Northern Lights wake-up call during the Aurora season mid August thru September. Headlamp rentals available at the front desk for trail walking or Aurora watching. On-site restaurant & bar. The Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary Trail are located just steps away from the lodge.
5 nights
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 nights
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 night
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 night
Fairbanks
Located on the 105 beautifully landscaped acres of Wedgewood Resort, the Bear Lodge offers cozy, well-appointed summer lodging in Fairbanks, Alaska. Indulge in the comfort of the large guest rooms, enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the walking trails and flower gardens. Courtesy Northern Lights wake-up call during the Aurora season mid August thru September. Headlamp rentals available at the front desk for trail walking or Aurora watching. On-site restaurant & bar. The Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary Trail are located just steps away from the lodge.
5 nights
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 nights
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 night
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 night
Fairbanks
Located on the 105 beautifully landscaped acres of Wedgewood Resort, the Bear Lodge offers cozy, well-appointed summer lodging in Fairbanks, Alaska. Indulge in the comfort of the large guest rooms, enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the walking trails and flower gardens. Courtesy Northern Lights wake-up call during the Aurora season mid August thru September. Headlamp rentals available at the front desk for trail walking or Aurora watching. On-site restaurant & bar. The Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary Trail are located just steps away from the lodge.
5 nights
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 nights
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 night
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 night
Fairbanks
Located on the 105 beautifully landscaped acres of Wedgewood Resort, the Bear Lodge offers cozy, well-appointed summer lodging in Fairbanks, Alaska. Indulge in the comfort of the large guest rooms, enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the walking trails and flower gardens. Courtesy Northern Lights wake-up call during the Aurora season mid August thru September. Headlamp rentals available at the front desk for trail walking or Aurora watching. On-site restaurant & bar. The Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary Trail are located just steps away from the lodge.
5 nights
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 nights
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 night
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 night
Fairbanks
Located on the 105 beautifully landscaped acres of Wedgewood Resort, the Bear Lodge offers cozy, well-appointed summer lodging in Fairbanks, Alaska. Indulge in the comfort of the large guest rooms, enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the walking trails and flower gardens. Courtesy Northern Lights wake-up call during the Aurora season mid August thru September. Headlamp rentals available at the front desk for trail walking or Aurora watching. On-site restaurant & bar. The Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary Trail are located just steps away from the lodge.
5 nights
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 nights
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 night
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 night
Fairbanks
Located on the 105 beautifully landscaped acres of Wedgewood Resort, the Bear Lodge offers cozy, well-appointed summer lodging in Fairbanks, Alaska. Indulge in the comfort of the large guest rooms, enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the walking trails and flower gardens. Courtesy Northern Lights wake-up call during the Aurora season mid August thru September. Headlamp rentals available at the front desk for trail walking or Aurora watching. On-site restaurant & bar. The Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary Trail are located just steps away from the lodge.
5 nights
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 nights
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 night
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 night
Fairbanks
Located on the 105 beautifully landscaped acres of Wedgewood Resort, the Bear Lodge offers cozy, well-appointed summer lodging in Fairbanks, Alaska. Indulge in the comfort of the large guest rooms, enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the walking trails and flower gardens. Courtesy Northern Lights wake-up call during the Aurora season mid August thru September. Headlamp rentals available at the front desk for trail walking or Aurora watching. On-site restaurant & bar. The Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary Trail are located just steps away from the lodge.
5 nights
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 nights
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 night
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.