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.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
Visitors center is located inside the Federal Building and weather conditions are seasonal conditions of the Anchorage area, outside the facility.
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Alaska. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
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.
View Official DirectionsContact & Address
The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Things To Do
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
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…
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…
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…
Nearby National Park Service Sites
These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.
Nearby Cities for Trip Planning
These cities are ordered by straight-line distance from the NPS reference coordinate. They are comparison starting points, not official park gateways or road-distance estimates. Trails and other distributed units may extend far beyond this reference point.
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