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Parks & Forests in Alaska

Enjoy fantastic scenery - glaciers, mountains, wildlife, and water views - and a wealth of recreation in Alaska's many parks, forests, and preserves.
Denali National Park Photo Gallery
A gallery of photos featuring the scenery, wildlife, and facilities found in Denali National Park.
Glacier Bay National Park Photo Gallery
Glacier Bay National Park photos taken while on an Alaska Inside Passage cruise aboard the Norwegian Pearl.
Alaska National Parks
About.com's guide to "U.S. and Canadian Parks" presents this directory of information about Alaska's National Parks, Monuments, and Preserves.
Alagnak Wild River
Activity, visitor planning, and nature and science information for Alagnak Wild River, located in Alaska's Aleutian Range.
Alaska Department of Parks and Outdoor Recreation
This comprehensive state parks web site offers information on everything from trails to employment with the park service.
Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve
The Aniakchak Caldera and the Aniakchak Wild River can both be found in this natural preserve.
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The ANWR web site offers information for visitors, history buffs, and educators.
Cutting Christmas Trees on Alaska State Land
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources web site provides information about where Christmas tree cutting is permitted, as well as what passes or permits are required.
Denali National Park
The Denali National Park web site provides helpful and useful information for park visitors.
Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve
Visitor center, ranger station, recreation, and facility information for Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve.
Glacier Bay National Park
Visitor information, activities, history, and science are all covered on this official Glacier Bay National Park web site.
Jewels of The Alaska State Park System
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources web site provides an index leading to information about Alaska's special state parks.
Katmai National Park & Preserve
Known for its volcanoes and its bears, Katmai is also home to the Brooks River National Historic Landmark, where you'll find North America's highest concentration of prehistoric human dwellings.
Kenai Fjords National Park
Accessibility, activities, education, history and culture, management, and trip planning information can all be found on the Kenai Fjords web site.
Wrangell St. Elias National Park
Visitors guide, brochures and maps, a hiking guide, and weather are among the extensive park information available at this site.
Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve
Wildlife, archeology, and the wild Yukon and Charley Rivers are among the attractions found in this Alaska park.
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