Most of the center is taken up by classes and labs for school groups but there’s also a very interesting section that tells the story of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge– what it was like when the native people were the only human inhabitants, how it changed when the Russian fur traders arrived, the damage caused by WWII and the ongoing work to bring it back to it’s original state.
The center is all accessible. The trail that goes to the slough and beach is not accessible due to loose gravel and a poorly maintained boardwalk.
Update - this is in the comments but I copied it here so that everyone will see it. Thanks Marianne!
Thank you for your review of Islands & Ocean and our trail. As I write this a contractor is replacing the failed sections of the trail with metal grating that will be sturdier and provide an accessible experience along the slough.
Marianne Aplin
Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
The parking lot has long RV spaces. Center
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Thank you for your review of Islands & Ocean and our trail. As I write this a contractor is replacing the failed sections of the trail with metal grating that will be sturdier and provide an accessible experience along the slough.
ReplyDeleteMarianne Aplin
Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge