Alaska Public Lands Information Centers

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The Alaska Centers support the appropriate use and enjoyment of Alaska's public lands and resources for information, trip-planning assistance, and resource education. The Alaska Centers are a system of information and education centers that help provide visitors and residents with meaningful, safe, enjoyable experiences on public lands and encourage them to sustain the natural and cultural resources of Alaska. These centers are nationally recognized for providing consistent, high quality services at all four locations.

		Map of Alaska Not sure where to go in Alaska? Looking for road accessible scenery and recreation? Check out this click-able map to explore public lands on your route in Alaska or to determine a detour for adventure. more...


		Bears in Alaska Alaska is definitely known for its wilderness and abundant wildlife and is fortunate to be a place where people and wildlife can successfully co-exist together. Alaska has a healthy population of bears, roughly 30,000. Alaska's bears have always been a popular attraction among visitors. Maybe it is because Alaska has all three different types of American bears! more...


		Animal photos Some great photos of Alaskan wildlife. See moose, bears, sea otters and more! Click on each small photo for an expanded version. Feel free to download and use these photos, that's what they are here for! more...


		Scenery Some great photos of Alaskan scenery. See sunsets, lakes, flowers and more! Click on each small photo for an expanded version. Feel free to download and use these photos, that's what they are here for! more...

A map of Alaska showing public lands including National Parks, wildlife refuges, state parks and National Forests in various pastel colors.

Did You Know?
The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980 set aside 79.53 million acres for National Forests, Parks, and Wildlife Refuges.