Located approximately 150 miles north of Anchorage, Denali State Park is an amazing and unique “classroom.”
Denali State Park’s website.
Bordering Denali National Park & Preserve, it is part of an immense, intact ecosystem. From the alpine tundra of Curry Ridge to the river bottoms of the meandering Tokositna River, the park’s varied landscape provides great diversity.
There is a diverse array of mammals: moose, otter, snowshoe hare, porcupine, ermine, marten, mink, wolverine, lynx, coyote, red fox, muskrat, beaver, bear, pika, marmot, occasionally caribou at the park’s northern end and many more animals. There is a diverse array of birds, fish and plants.
This diversity makes Denali State Park the perfect place to study Ecology. The opportunities to observe wildlife and appreciate plants and wildflowers are one way in which these studies will come to life for students in our Denali classroom.
With a 35 mile north-south ridgeline trail, The Kesugi Ridge Trail, it is also a perfect classroom for learning outdoor skills and leadership in a beautiful place. It’s a safe and easily accessible wilderness that lends itself to fun exploration and hands-on learning.
The extended length of time spent in the Park, combined with countless meaningful experiences, allows students to make deep connections with Denali, their fellow students, Alaska as a whole, and the larger world around them.
“I learned so much about the ecology of Denali, everything from the little anemone to the Muldrow Glacier. I also learned to facilitate my own teambuilding activities, a skill that I will be able to pass on to others.”
- Student, Denali '01
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Located approximately 150 miles north of Anchorage, Denali State Park is an amazing and unique “classroom.” Denali State Park’s website.
This diversity makes Denali State Park the perfect place to study Ecology. The opportunities to observe wildlife and appreciate plants and wildflowers are one way in which these studies will come to life for students in our Denali classroom.
