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Research Programs & Study Areas
GeologyLearn about glaciers, earthquakes, landslides, and the fossils that tell the story of Denali's dinosaurs. 
Research: Denali's WolvesMany visitors travel here hoping to see wolves. Researchers try to quantify that likelihood, and study human impacts on wolf populations. 
Research: Mid-Size ("Meso") CarnivoresLearn about research into Denali's medium-sized carnivores, like lynx, coyotes, and wolverines. 
Road Ecology ProgramScientists in this program study the way the Denali Park Road, and traffic on it, influence wildlife behavior. 
Canada JaysExplore how Canada jays survive year-round in Denali's harsh environment and how they may indicate changes in climate. 
Critical ConnectionsThe Critical Connections Program is an effort to expand our knowledge about the year-round needs of migratory wildlife in National Parks. 
Songbird (Passerine) MonitoringDiscover why tiny songbirds across interior Alaska have been studied since the early 1990's and the important role they play. 
Prey CyclesWhat do snowshoe hares and ptarmigans have in common? Find out more about the cycles of these important prey species. 
Golden EaglesFind out why golden eagles are monitored across interior Alaska as an important vital sign of ecosystem health. 
Soundscape Monitoring ProgramRemote sound stations help us understand what wilderness sounds like, and how much human-caused noise visitors might encounter when visiting 
Climate ChangeDiscover how the changing climate is influencing vegetation change, what researchers can learn from ice cores, and why glaciers are melting. 
Published Research: Highlights
Alaska Park Science: Denali ArticlesAlaska Park Science is a publication covering science throughout Alaska. Dig into Denali-specific articles. 
Denali Park Road Capacity StudyFrom 2006-2012, Denali ran a study designed to optimize visitor experience along the park road while protecting wildlife. 
Social ScienceFind out what Denali's visitation looks like and how visitors are counted at visitor centers. Investigator Annual ReportsEach year researchers at all national parks submit an Investigator Annual Report (IAR) summarizing their findings to the National Park Service’s Research Permit and Reporting System (RPRS) website. You can search IAR’s by park, investigator name, year, or general subject heading. Researchers may apply online for a research and collecting permit. Information for ResearchersDenali also hosts a number of academic researchers each year. Some researchers have sought special permission to conduct particular studies in the park, while others are awarded one of a variety of fellowships or researcher-in-residence status. Information for Researchers |
Last updated: August 10, 2023