The state park system

Two moose walk along the side of Mt. Eklutna, which you can hike to from the Peters Creek trailhead in Chugach State Park. (Emily Russell/Alaska Public Media)

Alaska has the largest state park system in the nation. And with the summer season about to launch into high gear, Alaskans are preparing for state park adventures. On the next Talk of Alaska we’ll hear from park managers on what they’re doing to make even the most remote parks more accessible. And we’ll discuss the future of the park system as the state continues to make budget cuts.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Ethan Tyler – Director/AK Director, Alaska State Parks and Outdoor Recreation State Parks and Outdoor Recreation
  • Erin Kirkland – Executive Director for Alaska Huts.
  • Call 550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast
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  • Send email to talk@alaskapublic.org (comments may be read on air)

LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.

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Lori Townsend is the news director and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452.

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