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Alaska Public Lands

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Location: Alaska

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📘 Park Overview

Alaska’s parks, forests, and refuges are rich and varied. 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.

🌤 Weather Information

Visitors center is located inside the Federal Building and weather conditions are seasonal conditions of the Anchorage area, outside the facility.

🚗 Directions

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.

Images

Two Hikers stand on top of a very large granite boulder, looking out across the landscape

Hikers on top of Angel Rocks near Fairbanks look out across the landscape of Chena River State Recreation Area

Credit: NPS/Josh Spice

Front of the Anchorage Federal Building, housing the Anchorage APLIC

The Anchorage APLIC is located inside the Federal Building

Credit: NPS

Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center, located inside the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visi

Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center, located inside the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center, in summer

Credit: NPS/Josh Spice

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Operating Hours

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Entrance Fees

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Entrance Passes

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3-Day Weather Forecast

Tuesday, Mar 3

Sunny

Sunny

High: 5.4°F | Low: -15.1°F

Humidity: 91%

Wind: 4.7 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 0.2

Sunrise: 07:53 AM

Sunset: 06:31 PM

Moon: Full Moon (100%)

Visibility: 5 mi

Dew Point: -9°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Wednesday, Mar 4

Sunny

Sunny

High: 2.9°F | Low: -19.4°F

Humidity: 92%

Wind: 3.4 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 0.2

Sunrise: 07:50 AM

Sunset: 06:33 PM

Moon: Waning Gibbous (100%)

Visibility: 5 mi

Dew Point: -11.4°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Thursday, Mar 5

Mist

Mist

High: 14°F | Low: -12.9°F

Humidity: 95%

Wind: 9.6 mph

Rain Chance: 88%

UV Index: 0

Sunrise: 07:47 AM

Sunset: 06:36 PM

Moon: Waning Gibbous (97%)

Visibility: 3 mi

Dew Point: -0.5°F

Cloud Cover: 88%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Park Alerts

Fairbanks Center Operational Changes Information
The Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center will be closed Saturdays and Sundays. At this time, we are unable to accommodate mail requests for information. If you have questions or an urgent need, please contact us at (907) 459-3730.

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Park Events

NPS Founder's Day (ANC)

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. 

Location: 605 W. 4th Ave, Suite 105, Anchorage, AK, 99501

Date: Aug 25, 2024 12:00am to Aug 25, 2024 12:00am

Paid Event

Visitor Center & Contacts

📍 Physical Address:
605 West 4th Avenue
Suite 105
Anchorage, AK 99501

🏤 Mailing Address:
605 West 4th Avenue
Suite 105
Anchorage, AK 99501

📞 Voice Phone: 9076443661

📞 Fax Phone: 9072712744

📞 TTY Phone: 8668696887

✉️ Email: anch_web_mail@nps.gov

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