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Changes to Anan Wildlife Observatory permit system WRANGELL, Alaska–Permits will soon become available
for those wanting an opportunity to visit the world-class bear viewing at Anan Wildlife Observatory this summer. Starting Friday, May 1, the public will be able to reserve permits on Recreation.gov for the summer 2015 season. There may be up to 20 permits
available for each day, which can be reserved in groups of four. Permits are required from July 5 through August 25 to visit the observatory.
Visitation outside of this time period does not require a permit. Recreation.gov provides a single point of access to information about Federal recreational activities and reservations. Reservations and payment may be
completed on line at http://www.recreation.gov/
or by or calling 1-877-444-6777. The TDD number is 1-877-833-6777. The international call number is 1-518-885-3639. The cost is $10 per permit, with a reservation fee of $6 per transaction.
To accommodate last-minute planning, at least four permits will be made available in person at the Wrangell District Office during the season. More information
on these in person permits will become available at a later date. Information on the observatory, including site restrictions and a list of authorized guiding services can be found the Tongass National Forest website
at http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/R10/Tongass/AnanObsrv.
For more information, contact the Wrangell Ranger District at 907-874-2323. -end- |
