20 May 2013
Bear-viewing boardwalk to open at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre
Located 49 miles south of Anchorage, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre is gearing up for two major updates to its facility this summer. The first phase of the Bear Education Awareness Research Sanctuary (BEARS), consisting of a boardwalk spanning the 17-acre black and brown bear enclosures, is expected to open to the general public by Sunday, May 12. The BEARS boardwalk allows for guests to safely view more bear activity in the enclosures at the wildlife centre. Additionally, a new housing structure is near completion and will house up to 10 interns in the upstairs portion of the building, with the bottom floor acting as a shelter for animals against natural elements. This unique structure allows for increased educational opportunities for interns during their time at the center.
Media Contact:
Mike Miller
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre
Email: mike@alaskawildlife.org
Phone: +1 907-301-7942
Facebook: akwildlife
Twitter: @akwildlife
New mine tour explores Alaska's gold rush history
Visitors can delve into the rich gold rush history of Southcentral Alaska on Gold Mine Safari Tours' new three-hour excursion based out of Girdwood, including two different mine tours. Guests depart on six-wheeled trucks called Pinzgauers and make their way along part of the historic Iditarod Trail route to Crow Creek Mine, a national historic site. Established in 1896, the mine was one of the largest gold mines in the region, producing approximately 700 ounces per month during peak production. Passengers disembark at the mine for a walking tour, exploring the surrounding 100-year-old buildings before departing via Pinzgauers to a nearby active gold mine exclusively available to Gold Mine Safari Tours guests. Here they can try their luck at panning for gold, viewarea wildlife and learn more about gold mining history in the region.
Media Contact:
Chris Roberts
Gold Mine Safari Tours
Email: glaciercity@acsalaska.net
Phone: +1 907-783-5566
Australia Media Contact:
Sue Jones
Media & PR Manager, Australia & New Zealand
State of Alaska Tourism
Email: sue@gtcg.com.au
