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Alaska's state and federal lands are rich and varied. The Alaska Public Lands Information Centers, inter-agency centers located in Tok, Fairbanks, Anchorage, and Ketchikan, allow visitors to stop by or write to just one spot for all the information needed to plan an Alaskan adventure, while also educating people about Alaska's public lands, people, natural resources and recreational opportunities.
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Location Information
Location
Anchorage, Fairbanks, Tok or Ketchikan, Alaska
Address Information
Anchorage:
605 W 4th Avenue Suite 105
Anchorage, AK 99501
Fairbanks:
250 Cushman Street Suite 1A
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Tok:
PO Box 359
Tok, AK 99780
Ketchikan:
50 Main Street
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Telephone Numbers
Anchorage:
(907) 271-2737
Fairbanks:
(907) 456-0527
Tok:
(907) 883-5667
Ketchikan:
(907) 228-6220
Directions
Anchorage:
The center is located at 605 W 4th Avenue, downtown Anchorage. It is located within the "Old Federal Building" on the corner of 4th Avenue and F Street.
Fairbanks:
The center is located at 250 Cushman Street, downtown Fairbanks on the corner of 3rd and Cushman Streets in the Historic Courthouse Square.
Tok:
Along the world-famous Alaskan Highway (Milepost #1314.)
Ketchikan:
Downtown on the old Spruce Mill dock, at 50 Main Street.
Transportation
You can arrive at the cities of Tok, Anchorage and Fairbanks by automobile or plane. Ketchikan is approached only by boat or plane. (Once inside the centers, however, it's foot traffic only.)
Operating Hours/Seasons
Anchorage:
Summer: daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Otherwise: Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Fairbanks:
Summer: daily, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Otherwise: Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tok:
May 15 through September: daily, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
October through May 15: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ketchikan:
Summer: daily, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Otherwise: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Reservations/Permits/Fees
Reservations and permits are not necessary to access the centers. However, permits and reservations for other facilities (such as USFS cabins, NPS cabins, etc.) are handled through some of the centers as a service to those agencies. Contact the individual centers for more information.
The Anchorage, Fairbanks and Tok centers have no admission fees. The Ketchikan center charges a $3.00 entrance fee to programs and the display area.
Climate, Recommended Clothing
In the summers, Alaska is wet! Always dress in warm layers to remain dry. In the winter, be prepared for arctic temperatures.
Facilities and Opportunities
Visitor Center/Exhibits:
Exhibits on regions of Alaska including culture, recreation opportunities, wildlife and much more. Some centers offer short videos on a variety of subjects and activities pertaining to the different regions.
Programs/Activities:
In summer, there are daily interpretive programs or films. In winter, there may be films or interpretive programs scheduled. Contact the specific center for information on scheduled activities.
Food, Supplies:
Local restaurants and stores are within walking distance of all the centers.
Other Concessions, NPS-Managed Visitor Facilities and Opportunities:
Bookstores are found within the centers and are operated by the Alaska Natural History Association (Tok does not have an ANHA bookstore.)
Accessibility:
All centers are wheelchair accessible.
Recommended Activities/Park Use
Visiting various exhibits, utilizing trip planning materials, viewing films, enjoying interpretive programs, or using the visitor information desks which provide information for 8 federal and state agencies with public resources in Alaska.
Visitation
Spend a few minutes getting questions answered, or a few hours enjoying the exhibits, films and programs and planning your trip.
No food or drink is allowed in the visitor centers. The centers are closed on federal holidays September through May.
Special Events Programs
Summer special programs offer a variety of activities, from geological walks to slide/video presentations. Contact the individual centers for more information on what they offer. Participate in the "Celebrating Wildflowers" month and find a list of activities at the center.
Adjacent Visitor Attractions
All centers are located downtown in their respective cities, so museums, other visitor centers, historical buildings, and parks are nearby.
Additional Information
Anchorage:
Write the Alaska Public Lands Information Center
605 W 4th Avenue Suite 105
Anchorage, AK 99501
or call (907) 271-2737
Fairbanks:
Write the Alaska Public Lands Information Center
250 Cushman Street Suite 1A
Fairbanks, AK 99701
or call (907) 456-0527
Tok:
Write the Alaska Public Lands Information Center
PO Box 359
Tok, AK 99780
or call (907) 883-5667
Ketchikan:
Write the Alaska Public Lands Information Center
50 Main Street
Ketchikan, AK 99901
or call (907) 228-6220
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