Alaska Centers-Anchorage (Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center) will be open during winter (September through May) from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Since our seasonal staff leave us at the end of August, we are closed on weekends starting in September. Films and special programs may be requested during the winter months. The Alaska Centers-Anchorage will begin regular programs and films again this summer, and our new summer hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. The Alaska Centers-Anchorage is no longer reserving U.S. Forest Cabins at their office. Reservations for the Tongass and Chugach National Forest cabins can be obtained through the Forest Service contractor, toll-free at 1-877-444-6777 or http://www.ReserveUSA.com

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Alaska Centers-Fairbanks (Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center) will be open during winter (September through May) from 10:00amto 6:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday. For scheduled film and special program information, call 1-907-456-0527. A variety of educational programs are offered year round onsite and offsite for community schools and youth groups. A lecture series is offered in the off season, titled "Explore Alaska Series" which offers programs on a variety of topics such as adventuring in Alaska, public land area recreation opportunities and other topics of special interest. Family programs are offered on Saturdays in the off season titled, "Discovery Days for Kids". These programs give children and adults the opportunity to explore Alaskan themes through a variety of games, activities and learning adventures. Native artists demonstrations are offered intermittently throughout the year.

Alaska Centers-Tok (Tok Alaska Public Lands Information Center) will be open during winter (October through May 15) from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Alaska Centers-Ketchikan (Southeast Alaska Discovery Center) will be open during winter (September through May) from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The hours at the center for the summer are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. A daily fee of $4 is collected at the door, and family passes are available for $12. For further information visit http://www.fs.fed.us/r10/tongass/districts/discoverycenter/index.htm