Lack of adequate snow cover extends summer limitations through October FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Due to the lack of adequate snow cover in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and Steese National Conservation Area, the summer off-highway vehicle (OHV) limitations will remain in effect until October 31. “We ask for the public’s patience and understanding […]
Popular Dalton Highway recreation sites evacuated as the Fish Fire approaches FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Due to ongoing wildland fire activity associated with the Fish Fire #319, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Central Yukon Field Office is evacuating and closing the Arctic Circle campground, near Dalton Highway milepost 115 effective immediately. The evacuation and […]
ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management is announcing next steps in the implementation of the Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veterans Land Allotment Program. While the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Alaska reviews the previous Administration’s broad Public Lands Orders (PLOs), the bureau is seeking public comments to support an environmental assessment that will consider the […]
FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment by March 22, 2021 on its proposal to implement new overnight camping fees at four campgrounds along the Dalton Highway for the first time in 10 years. The BLM proposes in 2021 to raise the Marion Creek Campground fee from $8 to […]