The interagency King Salmon Visitor Center—just next door to the King Salmon Airport.
King Salmon Visitor Center
Located just next door to the King Salmon Airport, the King Salmon Visitor Center is open during the summer season from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily. Visitors will find detailed information about the many Federal public lands on the Alaska Peninsula. Information about the Bristol Bay area and Southwest Alaska is also available.
Exhibits help visitors understand and appreciate the spectacular natural and cultural resources and rich history of the Alaska Peninsula. A three-dimensional map of Southwest Alaska, salmon life cycle illustrations, information on local wildlife, and the annual waterfowl calendar art contest entries are all on display. A large collection of films is available for viewing and the bookstore offers maps, navigation charts, videos, posters and more. For more information, contact:
King Salmon Visitor Center
P.O. Box 298
King Salmon, AK 99613
ph: (907) 246-4250
fax: (907) 246-8550
Click here to buy park related educational items The Alaska Natural History Association cooperates with Alaska's parklands providing program support. more...
Did You Know?
Scientists can tell the age of a fish by looking at its ear bone, called the otolith. Growth rings related to water temperature can be seen in the otolith and counted to give age.