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Alaska's Public Lands
Alaska’s parks, forest and refuges are rich and varied. The Alaska Centers, are inter-agency centers located in Tok, Fairbanks, Anchorage, and Ketchikan, allow visitors to stop by or write to just onespot for all the information needed to plan on an Alaskan adventure, while also educating people about Alaska's public lands, natural resources & recreational opportunities. more...
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Wildlands Update
Alaska Public Lands Information Center was established by Congress and signature of President Jimmy Carter in 1980. The Alaska Center's is an interagency facility with nine state and federal agencies. Audio Wildlands Update MP3 version more...
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Explore the Six Regions of Alaska through Our Virtual Exhibits
Alaska Public Lands Information Center located in Anchorage, Alaska has a variety of museum exhibits. The museum exhibits are laid out in the shape of Alaska to give you a unique perspective of it's six natural regions. Take a few moments and enjoy our virtual tour of our Museum. more...
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Wilderness Cabins
If you want to get away to a wilderness cabin, state and federal agencies in Alaska give you more than 200 opportunities. Cabins are located throughout Alaska on trails, lakes, streams, ocean shorelines and in alpine areas. They are managed by different public agencies, each with its own guidelines for rental. Cabins have "rugged" accommodations: usually a heating stove, bunks/sleeping platforms, table and chairs, and an outhouse. more...
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For Kids -- Our Wild Neighbors
Although Alaska has an abundant variety of wildlife, the land itself is both harsh and fragile. It takes 100 square miles to support one grizzly bear living on the North Slope, and a willow in the Brooks Range may only have a trunk five inches in diameter although it is over 3,000 years old. Alaskan animals are incredibly interdependent with their environment and each other; some hang just a thread from extinction. more...
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Write to
Alaska Public Lands Information Centers 605 W 4th Avenue Suite 105
Anchorage, AK 99501
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Visitor Information (toll free) (866) 869-6887
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(907) 271-2744
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Climate
Alaska is a very large place... calling ahead or visiting weather web sites of your specific destination is essential for having a good idea of expected weather conditions.
Dressing for Alaska Anytime you come, you'll want to enjoy being outside. Plan to dress in layers and remember to bring comfortable, weather resistant walking shoes.
Spring, Summer, Fall: A light shirt, short or long sleeved, makes an excellent first layer. Your second layer should consist of something for warmth like a sweater or fleece pullover. The ideal outer layer is a light waterproof jacket. Layers should be lightweight and easy to remove depending on weather changes or your activity. Don't forget shorts or sleeveless shirts for those warmer days!
Winter: Use a heavier jacket as your outer layer. Be sure to bring a hat, scarf, pair of gloves and snow boots.
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Did You Know?
Wood-Tikchik State Park is the nation’s largest contiguous state park with 1.6 million acres of wilderness.
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Last Updated: January 14, 2009 at 17:54 EST |