Find out the latest news about what is happening on Alaska's public lands. Topics include campground openings, bear viewing information, interpretive programs and events, and much more. MP3 Version

Wildlands Update Information and Links

Events
Fur Rondezvous
http://www.furrondy.net
Iditarod
http://www.iditarod.com
Winterfest
http://www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/winterfest.htm

Groomed Trails Information
http://www.anchoragenordicski.com
http://grooming.cooperlandingnordicskiclub.org
http://ww1.matsugov.us/communitydevelopment/trail-conditions

Healthy Adventures in Anchorage
http://www.muni.org/departments/parks

Nature Notes
http://www.birdsource.org
http://birds.audubon.org/christmas-bird-count

Winter Safety Information
Snow-depth and current conditions:
http://aprfc.arh.noaa.gov/sd_pafc_sites.html
http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/asp/curevnts.htm
Avalanche Information: http://www.cnfaic.org
Public Land Use and Boundaries: http://sdms.ak.blm.gov/isdms/imf.jsp?site=sdms
Road Closures: 511 or http://511.alaska.gov
Helpful Winter Equipment List: http://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/winter-equipment-list.htm

Winter Camping
www.alaskacenters.gov/leave-no-trace.cfm
www.alaskacenters.gov/cabins.cfm

Summer Cabins
www.alaskacenters.gov/cabins.cfm

National Park Service
www.nps.gov/state/AK/index.htm
Kenai Fjords National Park: (907) 442-0500 or http://www.nps.gov/kefj
Denali National Park and Preserve: (907) 683-2294 or http://www.nps.gov/dena 

National Forests
Chugach and Tongass National Forests Cabin Information: http://recreation.gov

Fish and Wildlife Service
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge: (907) 262-7021 or http://kenai.fws.gov/visit.htm

Southcentral Visitor Centers
Eagle River Nature Center: (907) 694-2108 http://www.ernc.org Campbell Creek Science Center: (907) 267-1247 or http://blm.gov/ak/st/en/prog/sciencecenter.htm
Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - Homer: (907) 267-1247 or http://islandsandocean.org
Alaska Public Lands Information Centers: http://alaskacenters.gov