The Alaska Public Lands Information Centers help visitors and residents to have meaningful, safe, enjoyable experiences on public lands, and encourages them to sustain the natural and cultural resources of Alaska. These centers provide trip-planning, interpretation, and education for all ages.
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Alaska Public Lands
Alaska’s parks, forests, and refuges are rich and varied.
- LocationAnchorage, AK
- Entrance No fee listed
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Weather now39°F Overcast
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Things to Do
2 experiences from the National Park Service. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Visit the Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center
Kick off your visit to Alaska with a stop at the Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center. Get trip planning advice, explore exhibits, watch a park film, become a Jr Ranger and more!
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Visit the Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center
Learn more about the history and culture of Alaska's public lands while you're in Fairbanks. Talk with a park ranger, walk through the museum exhibits or watch a park film.
Learn more about Visit the Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center on NPS.gov (opens in a new tab)
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Facilities & Services
Find visitor centers and other services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.
Visitor Centers
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Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center
Visitor Center
Located in Anchorage's historic Old Federal Building, the center hosts exhibits representing natural, historical, and cultural features throughout the state. Wandering…
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Located in Anchorage's historic Old Federal Building, the center hosts exhibits representing natural, historical, and cultural features throughout the state. Wandering among the exhibits, visitors get a mini-tour of Alaska. One can also learn about recreating on public lands in the state as well as materials for educators to bring back to their classrooms. Staffed by National Park Rangers, the center offers a plethora of information. -
Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center
Visitor Center
The Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center (FAPLIC) supports the appropriate use and enjoyment of Alaska's public lands and resources through "one-stop…
101 Dunkel St, Fairbanks, AK (907) 459-3730 Directions
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The Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center (FAPLIC) supports the appropriate use and enjoyment of Alaska's public lands and resources through "one-stop shopping" for public lands information, trip-planning assistance, and resource education. The interagency partnership encourages visitors and residents to seek meaningful, safe and enjoyable experiences on public lands and inspires to conserve and sustain the natural, cultural and historic resources of Alaska. -
Ketchikan Alaska Public Lands Information Center
Visitor Center
At the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center in downtown Ketchikan, you can stroll through a lush rainforest, visit a re-created native fishing village and learn how the…
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At the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center in downtown Ketchikan, you can stroll through a lush rainforest, visit a re-created native fishing village and learn how the Tongass National Forest sustains Southeast Alaska communities today. You can also hear the story of the forest in person from one of our friendly Forest Service rangers, enjoy a film in our comfortable theatre, or help your kids become Junior Rangers. -
Tok Alaska Public Lands Information Center
Visitor Center
The Tok Visitor Center is the gateway to many extensive public lands and scenic rivers in Interior Alaska. If you're driving into Alaska from the Yukon, the Alaska…
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The Tok Visitor Center is the gateway to many extensive public lands and scenic rivers in Interior Alaska. If you're driving into Alaska from the Yukon, the Alaska Public Lands Information Center in Tok is a must see. Stop in for local destination information, as well as maps, brochures, and know-how about the rest of Alaska. The center hosts a trip planning area, fish, bear and bird exhibits, along with a display of native arts and crafts.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
No hours listed. Check the official park website before you go.
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Address
605 West 4th Avenue, Suite 105Anchorage, AK 99501
Contact the park
Weather & conditions
39°F
Overcast · feels like 37°
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Today
43° 39°
Overcast22% rain
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Tomorrow
41° 37°
Overcast24% rain
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Thursday
42° 36°
Overcast69% rain
Updated 3 hr ago
What to expect by season
Visitors center is located inside the Federal Building and weather conditions are seasonal conditions of the Anchorage area, outside the facility.
Upcoming Events
1 coming up-
NPS Founder's Day (ANC)
About
Come join NPS personnel as we celebrate the birthday of the National Park Service. Birthday cake will be provided in the fesitivities. As the event gets closer more information will be provided.
Photos
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A picture taken of Denali State Park with Denali National Park in the distance. — NPS Photo -
Getting There
Anchorage, AK 99501
Anchorage APLIC is located in downtown Anchorage on 4th Avenue, in the Federal Building. Fairbanks APLIC is located in downtown Fairbanks on the corner of Dunkel Street and Wendell Avenue, near the Chena River.
Mailing address: 605 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
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