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...

The dark green spruce trees and lighter green foliage of the boreal forest are reflected perfectly by the waters of a small lake. The sky is blue with puffy white clouds.

Did You Know?
With only 0.9 persons per square mile and only 0.001 percent of its land area developed, Alaska is one of the least populated places on earth.