Alaska Public Lands Information Centers


Southeast Alaska

Discovery Center

Ketchikan, Alaska

Homey atmosphere in the Discovery Center trip room


So where do we begin this great adventure? In the rain forest? In the mountains, on the shore, in a boat, in a car, in a plane or on our own two feet?

To set the stage for the rugged adventure that the State offers, travelers settle in the lobby of a rustic lodge imbued with a comfortable, friendly social character. The information desk has the charm of the front desk of a frendly inn. Dense groupings of images frame Alaska's landscapes, wildlife, cultural history and recreation opportunities across the walls of the lodge, each expanse representing one of six regions.


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