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Important COVID-19 Update [as of April 26, 2022]

The Alaska Public Lands Information Centers Spring hours and programming for 2022. The Anchorage APLIC is open Monday through Thursday from 10AM - 5PM, closed 12 noon - 1PM, and closed for federal holidays. The Fairbanks APLIC is open Monday through Saturday from 8 AM - 5 PM. The Ketchikan Southeast Discovery Center is open Thursday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Consistent with CDC guidance, visitors to some Alaska Public Lands Information Centers, regardless of vaccination status, are only required to wear a mask inside all park buildings during periods of high community transmission. Please call ahead if planning to visit and continue to check back for updated information. 

* Anchorage APLIC will be closed for training May 9th through the 20th.

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      • Floating
      • All-Terain Vehicle Riding
      • Hunting & Fishing
      • Beach Combing & Tidepooling
      • Collecting Fossils & Artifacts
      • Recreational Gold Mining
      • Winter Activities
      • Activities for Kids
      • Teacher Resources
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      • Wildlife
      • Glaciers
      • Permafrost
      • Hot Springs
      • Aurora Borealis
      • Midnight Sun
      • The Trans-Alaska Pipeline
      • Dalton Highway Discoveries
      • Multimedia
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      • Cultural Heritage
      • Dog Mushing
      • Paleontology
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      • Outdoor Gear Checklists
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Cityscape of Anchorage, with the mountains behind. Welcome to Anchorage! When you arrive in Anchorage, you will find yourself in Alaska's biggest small town. With a population of about 300,000, Anchorage is the state's most populous city. Located in southcentral Alaska, Anchorage is a great jumping off point for your adventures.
Boaters on the Fairbanks River Run Welcome to Fairbanks! Alaska's second largest city sits in the interior of the state, just 120 miles south of the Arctic Circle. But don't let its location fool you - expect warm summers and abundant produce at farmers markets, with the Midnight Sun shining for over 21 hours in the height of summer.
Juneau next to an assortment of trees. Welcome to Juneau! Alaska's capital city is one of two United States capitals that are not accessible by car. Arriving by plane, cruise ship, or ferry will give you access to the amazing views that surround Juneau.
Ketchikan: Catch it if you can! Welcome to Ketchikan! If you're arriving into Ketchikan, chances are you are doing so by boat. Located on Rivillagigedo Island, Ketchikan is accessible only by plane or boat.
Mountaintop line Welcome to Tok! When driving into Alaska from Canada on the Alaska-Canada Highway, Tok is the first town you will drive through. With a population of about 1,400 people, this quaint community got its start in the 1940s as a camp for the Alaska Road Commission during World War II.

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