Ranger Programs

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Enhance Your Experience at Kenai Fjords

Joining a park ranger for an interpretive program is a great way to learn more about and deepen your connection with Kenai Fjords National Park.

Programs are offered between Memorial Day weekend (last weekend in May) and Labor Day (first Monday in September), unless otherwise noted.

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Exit Glacier Ranger-Led Walks

Programs at Exit Glacier are offered every day throughout the summer season.

Lasting about 1 hour, 30 minutes, the walk will follow the trail to the Glacier Overlook. The first part of the program will follow the trail to the Glacier View lookout, and is wheelchair accessible.

Please meet the ranger or park volunteer just outside the Exit Glacier Nature Center. No reservations are required.

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Exit Glacier Junior Ranger Walks

Explore and discover with a park ranger featuring our latest Junior Ranger Journal.

Lasting about 1 hour and 30 minutes, the walk will make multiple activity stops along the lower trails of the Exit Glacier area.

While the program is ideal for those with school-aged visitors, all ages are welcome! Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

When offered, you can sign up same day at the Exit Glacier Nature Center. Due to limited supplies and ranger capacity, there is a cap on the number of groups that can join. Talk with a ranger to learn when the next Junior Ranger walk will be run during the summer season.

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Fjord Junior Ranger Walks

This guided walk along the Seward waterfront gives Junior Rangers an interactive look at the fjord ecosystem of Resurrection Bay, and the chance to earn their Junior Fjord Ranger Patch.

Lasting about 1 hour and 30 minutes, the walk will follow the coastline near town, and depending on tides, the walk will take place on rocky beach with some uneven footing.

Best suited for ages 8-12, with one or more accompanying adults. However, any age can join!

Please meet the ranger at the Kenai Fjords Visitor Center. No reservations are required. Talk with a ranger to learn when the next Junior Ranger walk will be run during the summer season.