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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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AlaskaCenters.gov

Get information from Alaska’s four Public Lands Information Centers located in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Ketchikan, and Tok. Plan a trip with information about things to do, places to go, and public use cabin rentals. Learn about nature, science, Alaska’s history and culture, and access informative, interactive resources for educators and students.


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Wildlands Update

This monthly newsletter describes the latest news about Alaska's public lands... bear closures, campground openings, interpretive programs and events, and 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.
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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.
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Did You Know?
The most violent Alaska volcano eruption occurred over a 60 hour period in June 1912 from Novarupta Volcano. The eruption darkened the sky over much of the Northern Hemisphere for several days, deposited almost a foot of ash on Kodiak, 100 miles away.

Last Updated: November 18, 2011 at 11:52 MST

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