DOCSLIB.ORG

Wood-Tikchik State Park Brochure

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Wood-Tikchik State Park Brochure Welcome to Area History Yup’ik people have lived here for hundreds of For More Information years, thriving in an area that is renowned for its natural bounty and stunning beauty. Their Wood-Tikchik State Park and ÀUVWFRQWDFWZLWK(XURSHDQH[SORUHUVKDSSHQHG Lake Aleknagik State Recreation Site: around 1818 when the Korsakovsky expedition P.O. Box 1822 explored the mouths of the Nushagak and Dillingham, AK 99576 Wood rivers for the Russians. A Russian fur- (907) 842-2641 ood- ikchik trading post was established in the area that W T survived until the U.S. purchased Alaska from [email protected] Russia in 1867 and salmon canneries became State Park more important than fur hunting. $WÀUVWWKH1DWLRQDO3DUN6HUYLFHSURSRVHG taking this area under their management EHFDXVHRILWV´PDJQLÀFHQFHµKRZHYHUWKH State of Alaska selected it as a state park. In June 1978, the Alaska State Legislature designated it as Wood-Tikchik State Park, creating the largest state park in the nation. Welcome Wood Tikchik State Park (SP) is the largest state park in the U.S. with nearly 1.6 million acres of some of the most remote and pristine mountains, Top Five rivers, glaciers, lakes, tundra, and wetlands in the nation. 1. 6SHQGDZHHNÁRDWLQJWKH:RRG5LYHU/DNHV Lake Aleknagik State Recreation Site (SRS) is on Water Trail and camping in the shadow of Dillingham’s road system and is a convenient the Wood River Mountains. access point to Wood-Tikchik SP as well as a 2. Row the tranquil Tikchik River for great GHVWLQDWLRQIRUUHOD[LQJDQGÀVKLQJ ÀVKLQJVWXQQLQJVFHQHU\DQGH[KLODUDWLQJ The Wood-Tikchik SP is named for its two hikes. systems of large interconnected lakes—the 3. View the Lake Kulik ice caves, created by Wood River Lakes and the Tikchik system, which mountain streams eroding the winter’s snow includes the upper Tikchik Lakes and Tikchik River. pack along north-facing mountain slopes. These ecosystems are biological treasure troves DQGWKHÀUVWFODVVÀVKLQJDWWUDFWVWURSK\VHHNLQJ 4. Fish for rainbow trout, voracious char, or anglers from the world over. KDUGÀJKWLQJVDOPRQLQRQHRIWKHÀQHVW VSRUWÀVKHULHVLQWKHZRUOG This park’s natural beauty draws adventure seekers and those who simply want to experience 5. Paddle Chikuminuk Lake, one of the the amiable solitude and musical sounds of quietest, most scenic and remote Alaskan wilderness. It disappoints neither. lakes in the park. Camping along Wind River in view of Kulik Spire Background photo courtesy of Kyle Joly Photo courtesy of Kyle Joly S A E L C A S R www.alaskastateparks.org K U A O S D E E R P A L R A T M U R E N A T Alaska State Parks T O F N Winter camping in Denali State Park Photo courtesy of Jason Nielsen Preparation is Key Low-Impact Camping File a trip plan with a friend, your air taxi, or with Camping facilities in Wood-Tikchik are rustic and few, with great emphasis placed on low- Highlights Bird Viewing the Wood-Tikchik SP ranger station. Include all names of those traveling, route, destination, and impact camping and ethics. Use established Lake Aleknagik State Recreation Site expected return date. Don’t forget to close the FDPSVLWHVPLQLPL]HFDPSÀUHLPSDFWVDQG Woood-Tikchik SP is full of perfect “rest trip plan when you return safely. properly dispose of waste. DUHDVµIRUELUGVGXULQJDQQXDOVSULQJDQGIDOO • Camp on gravel beaches rather than Lake Aleknagik SRS is the gateway to Wood- %LUG·V(\H9LHZ A survival kit is highly recommended for migrations. It also provides ideal nesting and WKHVHQVLWLYHIRUHVWÁRRUFRYHULQJ Tikchik SP. This seven-acre parcel has a picnic rearing areas for a large variety of birds. Raptors, backcountry travelers. Always include a GPS • Use gas stoves for cooking, rather than shelter, toilets, a boat launch, and limited boat Air travel is one of the best ways to see the park. including eagles, ospreys and a variety of hawks, device or compass and USGS topographical ÀUHZRRG DQGÁRDWSODQHDFFRPPRGDWLRQV&RPHVSHQG $LUFUDIWRIWHQSURYLGHH[FHOOHQWYLHZVDQGWHUULÀF can be seen congregating near streams and PDSÀUHVWDUWHUVVLJQDOLQJGHYLFHVVKHOWHUUDLQ DGD\ÀVKLQJ/DNH$OHNQDJLNDQGHQMR\DQLFH opportunities to visit many remote areas. A ULYHUVSUH\LQJRQÀVK/RRQVVZDQVJHHVHDQG JHDUZDWHUÀOWUDWLRQDQGÀUVWDLGHTXLSPHQW • Deposit solid human waste into six- evening picnic, or launch your expedition into number of air charter companies rent equipment numerous species of ducks, gulls, shorebirds, in your kit. Be sure to have plenty of extra food to eight-inch deep catholes at least Wood-Tikchik SP. and do drop offs in remote locations in the park. owls, and a variety of songbirds keep birders on and water for an extended stay as bad weather 200 feet from any water body. Pack Helicopter landings are prohibited in the park. their toes with binoculars on their nose. can limit air travel. For winter travel, also include out toilet paper, sanitation wipes, and snowshoes, extra clothing, a small cook stove, hygiene products. and a metal cup to melt snow. • Pack out all trash, leftover food, and litter left by others. Bears and other wildlife have an excellent sense of smell Osprey and are attracted to garbage. Photo courtesy of Robert Burton, USFW • Leave no visual impact. Disassemble ÀUHULQJVDQGVFDWWHUFROGDVKHVDQG carefully inspect your campsite for litter before leaving. Play it Safe Boating The entire park is open to camping. However, Bear Safety Wood-Tikchik SP has 12 large lakes, many SHUPLWVDUHUHTXLUHGWRÁRDWWKH7LNFKLN connected by shallow clear-water rivers. Power River and to camp at Nishlik, Slate, Upnuk, Rainbow trout Hunting, Trapping, and Photography boats, kayaks, and canoes offer an intimate view and Chikuminuk Lakes. Permits are limited Always be aware of your surroundings and do of the vast waters and lands of the park. Visitors and require a fee. Please call the Dillingham your best to avoid bears, but be prepared for Moose, brown bear, and caribou are found are often rewarded with spectacular views and 3DUNV2IÀFHDW IRUDGGLWLRQDO Fishing encounters. Choose a campsite away from salmon throughout this park and are popular with big- H[FHOOHQWÀVKLQJ information and permit availability. spawning streams. Take precautions. Store scented game hunters. Black bears can be seen in the Grayling This park sustains some of the most productive northern and eastern portions of the park and items, including food, toothpaste, and lotion, However, some boating restrictions apply: VSRUWÀVKHULHVLQWKHZRUOGDQGLVUHQRZQHG are also sought by hunters. Small game hunted away from your tent and hang them if possible. • Airboats are prohibited. %HDUVIUHTXHQWO\ELWHLQÁDWDEOHERDWVIXHOFDQV IRUWKHVDOPRQDQGUDLQERZWURXWÀVKLQJWKDW and trapped for meat or fur include beaver, • Personal watercraft are allowed only on and anything scented or malleable. To help attracts anglers from all over the world. The muskrat, river otter, fox, wolverine, mink, Lake Aleknagik. Agulowak and Agulukpak, two shallow and protect your gear, store fuel cans in your boat and porcupine, ground squirrel, and marten. • Motorized boats are prohibited on relatively short clear-water rivers, inspire Wood- WKRURXJKO\ULQVHDOOÀVKVOLPHRIIHTXLSPHQW Chikuminuk Lake and on the Agulowak 7LNFKLN·VVWDWXVDVDZRUOGFODVVVSRUWÀVKHU\ Hunters must carry all hunting licenses, tags, Make plenty of noise to warn bears of your River. Several lodges operate within the park from and permits while hunting and must abide by presence, but if you do meet a bear, give it the For more on boating regulations, visit: HDUO\-XQHXQWLOHDUO\2FWREHUDQGSURYLGHÀVKLQJ all park and hunting regulations. If you are Photo courtesy of Fishing Bear Lodge right of way and make a lot of noise. For more http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/wtc/ guides for their customers. Unguided visitors ´KXQWLQJµZLWK\RXUFDPHUDGRQ·WIRUJHWWR information about traveling in bear country go FDQFDPSLQWKHSDUNRUDFFHVVÀVKLQJIURP/DNH keep a safe distance from the wildlife you are to www.adfg.alaska.gov and search for “Living Be prepared for an extended stay and always Aleknagik SRS. ´VKRRWLQJµ ZLWK:LOGOLIHµ ZHDUDOLIHMDFNHW View from Bumyok Ridge Float Trips Floating through Wood-Tikchik SP is great way to see the park and make memories that will last a lifetime. However, before you head out, make sure you know what to expect and are prepared for the unexpected. Wood River Lakes Water Trail 7KH:RRG5LYHU/DNHV:DWHU7UDLOERDVWVRYHUPLOHVRIVFHQLFZDWHUVLQFOXGLQJÀYHODNHV varying from 20 to 45 miles in length interconnected by relatively short, shallow, and swift rivers. ,WRIWHQWDNHVÀYHWRGD\VWRFRPSOHWH7KHVXUURXQGLQJWHUUDLQLQFOXGHVVSLUHG:RRG5LYHU 0RXQWDLQVUROOLQJPL[HGXSODQGIRUHVWDQGODUJHRSHQWXQGUDÀHOGV6KRUWVWUHWFKHVRI&ODVV,, whitewater exist on several of the rivers. The trail ends at Aleknagik. Nishlik Lake Tikchik River Water Trail 7KH7LNFKLN5LYHUFDQEHÁRDWHGIURP1LVKOLNRU8SQXNODNHV,WÁRZVDERXWPLOHVWR7LNFKLN Lake through a few Class II-III rapids. Both crystal-clear lakes are above tree line amongst the UXJJHG:RRG5LYHU0RXQWDLQVDQGSURYLGHVZLIW&ODVV,ERDWLQJXQWLOWKH\MRLQDSSUR[LPDWHO\ Slate Lake river miles below Upnuk Lake. Numerous large granite domes, rising up to 1,000 feet in sheer cliffs from Tikchik Lake’s southern shore, make the trail’s terminus as exciting as its beginning. Upnuk Lake Allen River Water Trail T Tikchik River i k c The Allen River cuts a swift, snaky course through mixed forest and h i tundra, draining Chikuminuk Lake into Lake Chauekuktuli. Severe k rapids, especially near its outlet at Lake Chauekuktuli, discourage PRVWERDWHUVIURPÁRDWLQJWKLVULYHU7KHXSSHUUDSLGVDUHGLIÀFXOW the lower rapids may be impassable. It is highly recommended to portage several
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Helicopter-Supported Commercial Recreation Activities in Alaska
    HELICOPTER-SUPPORTED COMMERCIAL RECREATION ACTIVITIES IN ALASKA Prepared for Alaska Quiet Rights Coalition Prepared by Nancy Welch Rodman, Welch & Associates and Robert Loeffler, Opus Consulting Funded by a grant from Alaska Conservation Foundation October 2006 Helicopter-Supported Commercial Recreation Activities in Alaska Helicopter-Supported Commercial Recreation Activities in Alaska TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary.................................................................................................................. ES-1 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................1-1 1.1. Purpose of this report...............................................................................................1-1 1.2. What is not covered by this report ...........................................................................1-1 2. Laws, Regulations and Policies..........................................................................................2-1 2.1. Legal Authority to Regulate.....................................................................................2-1 2.2. Strategies to Regulate Impacts.................................................................................2-5 2.3. Limitations on Authorities, Permit Terms, and Strategies.......................................2-7 2.4. Summary..................................................................................................................2-8 3. Types and Consumers of Helicopter-Supported
    [Show full text]
  • Park Summer Conditions Report DENALI STATE PARK ______9/24/2021
    Park Summer Conditions Report DENALI STATE PARK ___________________________9/24/2021 Park Facility Conditions OPEN. RV campground will be closing on Tuesday 9/28. Reservations ended 9/15. K’esugi Ken Campground OPEN. Denali View South OPEN. Lower Troublesome Creek OPEN. Alaska Veterans Memorial OPEN. Campground will be closing on Tuesday 9/28. Byers Lake Campground OPEN. Denali View North Campground Trail Reports Trail is lightly snow covered. Curry Ridge Trail Some downed trees. Lower Troublesome Creek Trail Several downed trees. Upper Troublesome Creek Trail Trail is snow-covered with several downed trees due to recent heavy winds. Cascade Trail Trail is snow-covered with several downed trees due to recent heavy winds. Ermine Hill Trail Outlet Bridge on South End is Closed. Many downed trees. Backside of Lake very brushy. Byers Lake Loop Trail Be prepared for Winter conditions including snow and below freezing temps. Kesugi Ridge Trail Trail is snow-covered with several downed trees due to recent heavy winds. Little Coal Creek Trail Overall Conditions: CAUTION: Alaska State Parks is committed to keeping our public use cabins open for all to enjoy. We need your help! BRING YOUR OWN CLEANING SUPPLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE WHEN YOU ARRIVE FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ALL. CLEAN AND SANITIZE WHEN YOU LEAVE. Public Use Cabins are not sanitized on a regular basis like our other Park facilities. Reminder: Open fires are only allowed in approved metal fire rings at developed facilities or on gravel bars of the Chulitna, Susitna, or Tokositna Rivers. Real time weather info at: Kesugi Ken Web Cam: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/matsu/kkwebcam/kkwebcam.htm Weather Station: www.wunderground.com/weather/us/ak/talkeetna/KAKTRAPP2 A $5 day-use fee or annual parking pass is required at most trailheads through the park.
    [Show full text]
  • Forest Health Conditions in Alaska 2020
    Forest Service U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Alaska Region | R10-PR-046 | April 2021 Forest Health Conditions in Alaska - 2020 A Forest Health Protection Report U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, State & Private Forestry, Alaska Region Karl Dalla Rosa, Acting Director for State & Private Forestry, 1220 SW Third Avenue, Portland, OR 97204, [email protected] Michael Shephard, Deputy Director State & Private Forestry, 161 East 1st Avenue, Door 8, Anchorage, AK 99501, [email protected] Jason Anderson, Acting Deputy Director State & Private Forestry, 161 East 1st Avenue, Door 8, Anchorage, AK 99501, [email protected] Alaska Forest Health Specialists Forest Service, Forest Health Protection, http://www.fs.fed.us/r10/spf/fhp/ Anchorage, Southcentral Field Office 161 East 1st Avenue, Door 8, Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: (907) 743-9451 Fax: (907) 743-9479 Betty Charnon, Invasive Plants, FHM, Pesticides, [email protected]; Jessie Moan, Entomologist, [email protected]; Steve Swenson, Biological Science Technician, [email protected] Fairbanks, Interior Field Office 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Phone: (907) 451-2799, Fax: (907) 451-2690 Sydney Brannoch, Entomologist, [email protected]; Garret Dubois, Biological Science Technician, [email protected]; Lori Winton, Plant Pathologist, [email protected] Juneau, Southeast Field Office 11175 Auke Lake Way, Juneau, AK 99801 Phone: (907) 586-8811; Fax: (907) 586-7848 Isaac Dell, Biological Scientist, [email protected]; Elizabeth Graham, Entomologist, [email protected]; Karen Hutten, Aerial Survey Program Manager, [email protected]; Robin Mulvey, Plant Pathologist, [email protected] State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry 550 W 7th Avenue, Suite 1450, Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: (907) 269-8460; Fax: (907) 269-8931 Jason Moan, Forest Health Program Coordinator, [email protected]; Martin Schoofs, Forest Health Forester, [email protected] University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service 219 E.
    [Show full text]
  • Wildlife & Wilderness 2022
    ILDLIFE ILDERNESS WALASKAOutstanding & ImagesW of Wild 2022Alaska time 9winner NATIONAL CALENDAR TM AWARDS An Alaska Photographers’An Alaska Calendar Photographers’ Calendar Eagle River Valley Sunrise photo by Brent Reynolds Celebrating Alaska's Wild Beauty r ILDLIFE ILDERNESS ALASKA W & W 2022 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday The Eagle River flows through the Eagle River NEW YEAR’S DAY ECEMBER EBRUARY D 2021 F Valley, which is part of the 295,240-acre Chugach State Park created in 1970. It is the third-largest 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 state park in the entire United States. The 30 31 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 scenic river includes the north and south fork, 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 surrounded by the Chugach Mountains that 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 arc across the state's south-central region. • 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 The Eagle River Nature Center, a not-for 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 -profit organization, provides natural history City and Borough of Juneau, 1970 information for those curious to explore the Governor Tony Knowles, 1943- park's beauty and learn about the wildlife Fairbanks-North Star, Kenai Peninsula, and that inhabits the area. Matanuska-Susitna Boroughs, 1964 New moon 2 ● 3 4 5 6 7 8 Alessandro Malaspina, navigator, Sitka fire destroyed St. Michael’s 1754-1809 Cathedral, 1966 President Eisenhower signed Alaska Federal government sold Alaska Railroad Barry Lopez, author, 1945-2020 Robert Marshall, forester, 1901-1939 statehood proclamation, 1959 to state, 1985 Mt.
    [Show full text]
  • 2021-2022 Alaska Hunting Regulations
    http://hunt.alaska.gov State restricted areas: 6 Tangle BLM & LakesDNR restrict Archaeological off-road veDistrict: - hiclesBLM designated to designated trails trails between MP 16 and MP 37. 1 Denali State Park: in Unit 13E within Denali State Park, hunting of include: Swede Lake Trail (MP 16) – 8.7 miles paralleling district boundary and bears over bait prohibited. leads into Dickey Lake Trail, Landmark Gap Trail South – branches to west for 6.2 miles, and Osar Lake (MP 37) – 8.2 miles to Osar Lake. DNR desig- nated trails include: Landmark Gap Trail North (MP 24.6) – 2.9 miles 2 Clearwater Creek Controlled Use Area: north of Denali Hwy, west of a to Landmark Gap Lake, Glacier Gap to Sevenmile Lake boundary 100 feet east of the length (MP 30.5) – 3 miles to Glacier Gap Lake continu- of the Maclaren Summit trail ing 4.9 miles to Sevenmile Lake, & Maclaren Summit Trailthis (MP 37) – 2.4 miles, that starts from the Denali authorization does not apply to Highway and heads north, hunting in the Clearwater Creek and including the Maclaren Controlled Use Area. Contact River drainage, east of and B L M (9 0 7 )8 2 2 -3 2 1 7 o rD N R including the eastern bank (907) 269-8503. drainages of the Susitna River downstream from and including the Susitna Glacier, 7 Delta Controlled Use Area: and the eastern bank of the Susitna that portion in 13B north of a line from the head of River, is closed to the use of any Canwell Glacier down the north side of glacier and Miller motorized vehicle for hunting, including Creek, along the divide separating the south side drainages the transportation of hunters, their hunting of Black Rapids Glacier, including Augustana Creek.
    [Show full text]
  • Public Land Sources for Native Plant Materials in the Southcentral Alaska Region for Personal Landscaping Use
    Public Land Sources for Native Plant Materials in the Southcentral Alaska Region for Personal Landscaping Use This paper describes where ANPS members and/or members of the public may collect native plant materials (seeds, cuttings for propagation, whole plants for transplant) from area public lands for use in home landscaping, floral arrangements or other related uses. This article DOES NOT address the collection of these materials for scientific or commercial use; collection of plant materials for non-personal use generally requires a permit from land management agencies prior to collection, if allowed at all. ANPS advises contacting the appropriate local land management office if you wish to collect material for scientific or commercial purposes. ANPS can also help advise non-profit scientific researchers about the practicality of making certain collections and/or assist with the gathering of materials; the Society can be reached at [email protected]. Other good sources of Native Plant Materials include via purchase from a number of local growers, commercial collectors and nurseries (see this website for a list of suppliers: http://plants.alaska.gov/nativeplantindex.htm), or by salvaging plants in advance of development projects on private land. A few words about management, boundaries and location Land ownership in the State of Alaska was relatively simple prior to 1959: land was either privately owned due to a homestead conveyance or similar grant, was withdrawn or otherwise reserved for some public purpose (i.e. national parks, military facilities, etc.), was included within a federal wildlife refuge or national forest, or was managed by the Bureau of Land Management / General Land Office as a part of the federal Public Domain.
    [Show full text]
  • DO 324: Regarding Fees for Parking, Camping, Boat Launch, Historic
    Department of Natural Resources DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION DIRECTOR’S OFFICE 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1380 Anchorage, AK 99501-3561 Main: 907.269-8700 Fax: 907-269-8907 DIRECTOR'S ORDER REGARDING FEES for PARKING, CAMPING, BOAT LAUNCH, HISTORIC SITE ACCESS, PROGRAMS, SANITATION, and FIREWOOD Order Number 324 3.9.2021 Approved: ___________________________ Date: ____________________________ Ricky Gease, Director This order takes effect immediately, and supersedes previous fees established under Director’s Order #312 dated January 2, 2020. Under authority of 11 AAC 05.170 state park fees are set at the following levels. Concessionaire managed facility fees listed are authorized under 11 AAC 18.040. PARKING Non-transferable calendar-year annual decal for daily parking: $60 Replacement pass with receipt or evidence of sticker: $10 Annual passes used in state park promotional purposes: $0 Third party retailers credit card fee for annual pass sales $2.00 per transaction Facilities Within State Park Units Where Annual Decals Do Not Apply • The Pillars and Eagle Rock, Kenai River Special Management Area • The Eagle River Nature Center, Chugach State Park (Separate parking fees apply) • Arctic Valley Ski Area, Chugach State Park (Separate parking fees apply) Daily Parking fees are waived on the day after Thanksgiving to support the nationwide OptOutside campaign that provides a platform for people to enjoy the outdoors and share their experiences with friends and family. Daily use of designated parking areas with access to restrooms
    [Show full text]
  • Natural Areas
    Natural Areas Natural Areas are defined as land and water units where natural conditions are maintained. They may be designated areas of Federal government, non- federal government, or private land. Designation may be provided under Federal regulations, by foundations or conservation organizations, or by private landowners that specify it as such (GM 190. Part 410.23). What is it? Designation may be formal, as provided under Federal regulations, or by foundations or conservation organizations specifically created to acquire and maintain natural areas. Designation may be informal in the case of private landowners that specify an area as a natural area and manage it accordingly. Why is it important? It is the policy of the NRCS to support the designation of appropriate natural areas and to recognize dedicated natural areas as a land use. Alaska Natural Resources Conservation Service 800 West Evergreen Avenue, Suite 100, Palmer, Alaska 99645 Voice: (907) 761-7760 Fax: (907) 761-7790 An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Natural Areas in the State of Alaska National Parks Alagnak Wild River Katmai National Park & Preserve Aniakchak National Monument & Preserve Kenai Fjords National Park Bering Land Bridge National Preserve Kobuk Valley National Park Cape Krusenstern National Monument Lake Clark National Park & Preserve Denali National Park & Preserve Noatak National Preserve Gates of the Artic National Park & Preserve Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve
    [Show full text]
  • Volunteer Program
    2020-2021 Volunteer Program State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1380 Anchorage, AK 99501-3561 Main: 907.269-8700 Fax: 907-269-8907 January 6, 2020 Dear Volunteer Applicant: Thank you for your interest in Alaska State Parks and our Volunteers in Parks program. Each year hundreds of people enjoy the state as park volunteers in some of Alaska's most scenic settings. This year, we are seeking more than 150 volunteers for positions throughout Alaska. More than half of these volunteers are campground hosts. Hosts stay in the campground and assist the ranger with campground maintenance and visitor contact. Individual host positions are described in the Campground Host chapter of this catalog. The remaining positions cover a wide range of opportunities, from naturalist to trail crew, and are detailed in the Other Volunteer and Volunteer Internship Position chapter. Some of these positions are during the winter. College credit is available for intern positions. Best wishes in your upcoming adventure as an Alaska State Parks volunteer. Your time in Alaska State Parks will be an experience to remember! Sincerely, Alaska State Parks CONTENTS Contents ................................................................................................................ 4 General Information .............................................................................................. 5 Campground Hosting Information .........................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Subject Index
    Subject Index NOTE: This index lists Abrams, Pete 21:3 Lands Conservation Act Aleutian Islands 1:4, 3:2, 21:2, 22:2, 23:2 Barnette, E.T. 22:1 most of the subjects Active, John 6:3 (ANILCA) 8:4, 18:3, 3:4, 5:4, 7:2, 7:3, 9:1, Arctic 3:2, 5:4, 6:2, 7:2, Barren Islands 19:3 Adak Island 7:3, 22:2, 19:3, 20:2, 20:3 10:3, 13:2, 18:2, 18:4, 9:4, 12:1,12:4, 13:2, Barrow 1:1, 5:4, 16:2, and people The Alaska 22:4 Alaska Native Arts and 19:2, 21:1, 21:3, 21:4, 20:3 19:2, 21:3, 25:4 Geographic Society has Admiralty Island 1:3, 5:2, Crafts 6:1, 6:3, 7:3, 8:3, 22:2, 22:4, 24:4, 25:4 Arctic Circle 7:1, 7:2, Barter Island 16:2, 20:3 covered in its first 100 7:2, 8:4, 18:3, 20:2, 9:2, 11:3, 12:3, 16:2, Aleutian Islands National 10:4 Bats 8:2, 19:3 issues. The numbers 20:4 17:3, 17:4, 20:2, 21:2, Wildlife Refuge 22:2 Arctic National Wildlife Bears 1:3, 3:4, 4:3, 8:2, (for example, 21:3) Adney, Edwin Tappan 21:4, 22:2, 23:2 Aleutian Range 9:1 Refuge 4:2, 16:2, 19:2, 9:2, 12:4, 15:3, 15:4, 19:1 Alaska Native Claims Alexandrovski 17:1 20:3, 20:4, 23:3 16:1, 17:3, 18:3, 19:2, refer to the Volume and Afognak (community) Settlement Act Alsek River 2:4, 25:2 Arctic Ocean 5:4, 16:2 19:3, 20:2, 20:3, 20:4, Number of the issue 4:3, 19:3 (ANCSA) 3:2, 4:4, 6:3, Alutiiq 12:3, 21:2, 23:2 Arctic Village 7:1, 20:3 21:1, 21:2, 21 :4, 23:4 containing that subject.
    [Show full text]
  • History of Planning in South Denali
    History of Planning in South Denali In general, there has been a shared vision among public land managers in the south Denali region that the south side of Denali should receive greater use and development for visitors. However, the issues related to such development have historically generated extensive public controversy. The ‘60s and ‘70s: Parks Highway Proposals In 1968 the U.S. and Alaska Departments of Commerce proposed a facility at Chulitna Pass. That was followed by a 1969 proposal by the National Park Service and the Alaska Division of Tourism for a facility on South Curry Ridge (NPS 1969). The location at Chulitna, which is only 70 miles from the main entrance of Denali National Park, and lack of existing infrastructure at both sites made these projects unappealing to many people. Neither proposal materialized, though the designation of Denali State Park in 1970 was intended to provide the land base and protections needed for a major public tourism facility (Cresap, McCormick, and Paget; 1968). In 1974 Alaska State Parks proposed a lodge, visitor center, park headquarters, and a downhill ski area at Byers Lake (Alaska State Parks, 1974 and 1975). This project was actually let out for competitive proposals and a contract was awarded; however, the successful bidder never seriously pursued the project. The ‘70s: Peters Hills Proposals The concept of locating recreation facilities in the Peters Hills emerged from a study undertaken by the state in 1970 to explore ways to increase the role of tourism in the Alaskan economy. One of the study recommendations was the construction of a hotel in the south Denali area.
    [Show full text]
  • Alaska Driving Tour | Denali | Prince William Sound | Kenai Fjord
    ALASKA DRIVING TOUR | DENALI | PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND | KENAI FJORD Alaska Driving Tour | Denali | Prince William Sound | Kenai Fjord Alaska Self-Drive Road Trip 10 Days / 9 Nights Anchorage to Anchorage Priced at USD $1,992 per person Prices are per person and include all taxes. Child age 10 yrs & under INTRODUCTION Looking for a leisurely Alaska driving tour that includes glaciers, Denali National Park and wildlife? Then you'll want this 10 day self drive departing from Anchorage. Visit some of Alaska's most popular places, including Denali National Park, Prince William Sound, Valdez and Kenai Fjords National Park, plus experience adventures like riverboat cruising and flightseeing. Itinerary at a Glance DAY 1 Anchorage to Talkeetna DAY 2 Talkeetna to Denali National Park DAY 3 Denali National Park Backcountry Tour | Coach | Flightseeing DAY 4 Denali National Park to Fairbanks | Sternwheeler Riverboat Cruise DAY 5 Fairbanks to Valdez DAY 6 Valdez | Prince William Sound Columbia Glacier Cruise with lunch DAY 7 Valdez to Sheep Mountain Lodge DAY 8 Sheep Mountain Lodge to Seward DAY 9 Seward | Kenai Fjord National Park Cruise DAY 10 Seward to Anchorage Start planning your train vacation in Canada or Alaska by contacting our Rail specialists Call 1 855 465 1001 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8.30am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 5:30pm (Pacific Standard Time) Email [email protected] Web alaskabydesign.com Suite 1200, 675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1N2, Canada 2021/06/13 Page 1 of 5 ALASKA DRIVING TOUR | DENALI | PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND | KENAI FJORD MAP DETAILED ITINERARY Day 1 Anchorage to Talkeetna | 183 km/114 mi This morning drive the Glenn Highway northbound, connecting to the Parks Highway in Wasilla.
    [Show full text]