Welcome to the Alaska Region

Near the top of Dude Mountain in the Ketchikan Misty Fiords Ranger District on the Tongass National Forest.

photo thanks to Sheila Spores

Features

Prince of Wales map wins "Excellence in Cartography" at International Conference

The draft map captures a landscape rich with numerous bays, lakes, mountains, and smaller islands and depicts the island’s extensive road network and many recreation sites.

Interactive Visitor Map

Checkout our interactive visitor map to plan your next forest adventure.

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Spotlights

Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area

We are working on a sustainable recreation Master Plan...

Celebrating Wildflowers

Wildflowers are blooming so plan a visit to your National Forest today. 

Alaska Mental Health Trust Act

Equal value land exchange between the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority and the Forest Service.

49 Sites in the 49th State

Special places in Alaska celebrated by the 50th Anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act.

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