Alaska Tourism
Recreation.gov
Alaska Home Page Alaska Tourism Site Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Alaska Department of Fish and Game Alaska Hunting / Fishing Licenses State History/Geography State Parks Site State Forest Service State Parks Fees State Fish Hatcheries State Events Site ... [Read More]
Alaska Wildlife Viewing Department of Fish and Gam
Research and plan your trip carefully. Some of the most exciting wildlife viewing opportunities in Alaska occur in isolated, remote areas with few, if any, amenities. Contact the Alaska Division of Tourism for general information and the agency noted under “Contact” in the site descriptions of this book for more specific information. Make reservations early; services may be limited. ... [Read More]
Alaska Wildlife News Online Magazine
“I've always believed that fish and wildlife are the soul of Alaska. In Alaska there is just a connection to our resources. Whether it's sport hunting and fishing, wildlife viewing, or the commercial aspects of fishing and tourism, there is this tremendous, direct use relationship. It affects almost every aspect of our lives! If you open a newspaper, any newspaper in the state, and look at the Alaska stories, a sizable percentage will be about fish and game. ... [Read More]
FirstGov.gov for Citizens: Topics: Travel and Tourism Sites for the 50 States and U.S. Territories
Visit one of the U.S. states or visit them all. You will see the U.S. offers the most diverse destinations in the world. The state and territorial tourism sites provide ideas for your vacations, meetings and more. ... [Read More]
Alaska's Scenic Byways, Transportation & Public Facilities, State of Alaska
This website features each of the state's byways and is designed to help you start the travel planning process. Where possible, we provide links to local tourism webites that can provide more detailed information about the travel amenities and features in each area. ... [Read More]
Rural Information Center: Promoting Tourism in Rural America
Summarizes studies on rural tourism in the United States, but some international studies are also included. Includes tourism planning and development, tourism marketing, tourism and rural development, tourism and sustainable development, economic and other effects of tourism, heritage tourism, nature-based tourism/ecotourism, and agritourism. ... This revision of Promoting Tourism in Rural America covers the major issues in rural tourism including agritourism, cultural/heritage tourism, ecotourism, planning, marketing, economic impact and more. It provides web links to more than fifty full-text "how to" information guides, manuals, and handbooks for assisting local officials, communities, and citizens involved in tourism development and includes a section of resources organizations. ... [Read More]
Overview Division of Wildlife Conservation Alaska Fish & Game
Wildlife viewing and photography are of great importance to over 85 percent of Alaskan residents and visitors to Alaska, based upon recent surveys. The tourism industry contributes over $1 billion annually to Alaska's economy and is the state's third largest industry. However, general funds appropriated to support the division's general wildlife and regulatory programs have now been essentially eliminated with less than one percent of the division's budget received in the form of general fund program receipts. ... [Read More]
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