Alaska Public Lands

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
Front of the Anchorage Federal Building, housing the Anchorage APLIC
The Anchorage APLIC is located inside the Federal Building
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
Photos: National Park Service

About Alaska Public Lands

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.

Quick Facts

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

Location & Map

Alaska Public Lands is located in Alaska.

Getting There

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.

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Contact & Address

Address 605 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501
Phone 9076443661

Things To Do

Visit the Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center

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…

Visit the Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center

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,…

Visitor Centers

Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center

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…

Hours: Summer Hours: 9-5, Monday-Saturday; Late May to Mid-September; Open Federal Holidays / Winter Hours: 10-5, Monday-Thursday; September to Late May; Closed Federal Holidays.

Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information 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 shopping" for public…

Hours: Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center

Ketchikan Alaska Public Lands Information 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…

Tok Alaska Public Lands Information 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…

Hours: The Tok Visitors Center is open May 15 to September 15.

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