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Anchorage News
 
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Wildlands Update

This newsletter describes the latest news about recreational opportunities on Alaska's public lands. Topics include campground and cabin information, snowmobiling openings and closures, current interpretive programs and events, and suggestions for outdoor activities. The newsletter denotes telephone numbers and websites for further inquiries.  Go to http://alaskacenters.gov/wildlands.cfm to view and/or listen to the most recent issue.



Fireside Chats at Campbell Creek Science Center!

The Bureau of Land Management Campbell Creek Science Center is offering a free monthly slide lecture series on a broad range of topics in science and natural resource topics. Programs are typically held the third Wednesday of each month from October through May and begin at 7 p.m.

This month's topic: Climbing the High One - The Science and Management of Climbing Denali

When: 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17

Where: For a map to the Campbell Creek Science Center go to http://www.blm.gov/ak/st/en/fo/ado/ct_home/location_map.html

For more information call (907) 267-1247.
Also, check out the CCSC website at: http://www.blm.gov/ak/st/en/prog/sciencecenter.html



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Campground map south of Anchorage
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A wild magpie standing on the grass.Did You Know?
Magpies are a common site in urban and rural areas of Alaska and can be seen in Anchorage throughout the entire year.