New cabins? Extended trails? Maybe better access to hot fishing spots? Amid the flurry of spending from federal pots of infrastructure funds is a lot of money aimed at improving park services for public enjoyment. How is this and other money being deployed, what will it mean for Alaska parks and who’s keeping an eye on the spending? We discuss investments in improved wilderness access on this Talk of Alaska.
LISTEN:
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Steve Cleary - Executive Director of Alaska Trails
- Wendy Sailors - Community engagement manager for Alaska State Parks
- James King - Director of Recreation, lands and minerals for the U.S. Forest Service Alaska Region
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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, July 25 at 10 a.m. on Alaska public radio stations statewide.
