Alaska Public Lands Information Center (U.S. National Park Service)

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Alaska's Wild Legacy

Alaska’s parks, forest and refuges are rich and varied. The Alaska Centers, interagency visitor centers located in Tok, Fairbanks, Anchorage, and Ketchikan, allow visitors to stop by or write to just one spot for all the information needed to plan an Alaskan adventure. The centers also educate adults and children about the cultural and natural resources on Alaska's public lands.
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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...

		Take a Virtual Tour of Alaska Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center 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 to take a virtual tour of the museum. more...

		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. more...

		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...

Write to

Alaska Public Lands Information Centers
605 W 4th Avenue Suite 105
Anchorage, AK 99501

Phone

Visitor Information (toll free)
(866) 869-6887

Fax

(907) 271-2744

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.