But once it's done, the site will return to state ownership and be used as a recreational area overseen by
Alaska State Parks, says an Alaska Fish and Game official.
Travis Russell was assigned to serve as
Alaska State Parks ranger for Valdez and Prince William Sound.
According to Kathryn Reid of
Alaska State Parks, places like the Kenai Peninsula are so popular that tourists strain resources.
Alaska State Parks anticipates that its campgrounds and other facilities will be added to ReserveAmerica.com later this year, reserveamerica.com
Anew online reservation system for Alaska State Parks public use cabins debuted April 1--the first step in a process of enabling reservations for Alaska State Park facilities on the nationwide Reserve America website.
The
Alaska state parks office and the state historic preservation office have also weighed in on the city's proposal.
Please note that visitors can purchase the
Alaska State Parks' $50 annual parking decal in lieu of paying day-use fees.
Write to: Volunteer Coordinator,
Alaska State Parks, 550 W.