It's that time of year . . . .Adventurer & "Grandfather" of the Packraft Dick Griffith is back to match your contributions dollar for dollar(up to $5000) from 12/3/2024 - 3/31/2025. In recognition of Dick's pioneering use of the packraft, we are also holding a "PackRafftle". Enter to win an Alpacka Raft Package! Tickets: $25 each or (5) tickets for $100. Your donations will support everything the volunteers and staff do to make the Nature Center a special place to learn, visit, and recreate with friends and family year round! Every dollar amount matters. Thank you!!!
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Congrats to all the racers who came out on Saturday! It was such a great day, you all rocked the course. Huge thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers, this race would not be possible without them!! Finally, thank you to the Trek Store of Anchorage for their continued support of our race and this race series. Results are below, great job everyone!
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Alaskan residents: the PFD filing season is open! We hope you will consider donating a portion of your 2025 PFD to the Eagle River Nature Center! Every donation matters and goes towards maintaining the trails and facilities and allows us to bring the community amazing outdoor education! Thank you for your consideration :-)
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The Eagle River Nature Center

You’ll discover the beauty of the Eagle River Valley as you begin your drive along Eagle River Road. Residential areas will give way to breathtaking views of glacially-carved mountains. At Mile 12 you will reach the log cabin nature center – a threshold for connecting to the ever-changing landscape beyond. The Nature Center is operated by a small, grass roots non-profit organization. We hope you'll visit us and take some time to enjoy the trails and programs we offer.
BUILDING HOURS:
May-September: Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
October-April: Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
WE DO NOT have a public access WIFI. Cell reception depends on your carrier. We do have a free public use phone outside the front door (local calls only) and you may request use of inside phone for local call when we are open.
Contact Information:
Our main parking lot has limited parking area for RV's and vehicles with trailers. Our lower parking lot and overflow parking lots are NOT suitable for RV's or trailers. Please DO NOT park along Eagle River Road or side streets where "NO PARKING" is indicated - you may receive a ticket. You can park further down Eagle River Road where there are no signs.
Trail Access:
The trails are accessible 24/7. Foot traffic only - no bicycles allowed (except in the WINTER - fat tire bike exception). Trail maps are located at the front door of the Nature Center, inside when open, or you can print a map from the website.
BUILDING HOURS:
May-September: Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
October-April: Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
WE DO NOT have a public access WIFI. Cell reception depends on your carrier. We do have a free public use phone outside the front door (local calls only) and you may request use of inside phone for local call when we are open.
Contact Information:
- Phone: 907-694-2108
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 32750 Eagle River Road Eagle River, AK 99577
- 501(c)3 non-profit #92-0156981. Established 1996.
- $5/vehicle for 24 hours.
- 15 passenger vans: $15.
- Buses: $30.
Our main parking lot has limited parking area for RV's and vehicles with trailers. Our lower parking lot and overflow parking lots are NOT suitable for RV's or trailers. Please DO NOT park along Eagle River Road or side streets where "NO PARKING" is indicated - you may receive a ticket. You can park further down Eagle River Road where there are no signs.
Trail Access:
The trails are accessible 24/7. Foot traffic only - no bicycles allowed (except in the WINTER - fat tire bike exception). Trail maps are located at the front door of the Nature Center, inside when open, or you can print a map from the website.