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Mat-Su Parks Recruiting Summer Trail Crew, Campground Workers

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Parks Department is hiring seasonal workers for summer 2026 trail maintenance and campground operations, offering hands-on training in outdoor recreation management.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News2w ago1 min readMatanuska-Susitna Borough, AK, USA
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Cover image for article: Mat-Su Parks Recruiting Summer Trail Crew, Campground Workers

Southeast Alaska Parks Board seeks new members to fill vacant seats

The Alaska State Parks Southeast Region Citizens Advisory Board is recruiting members to fill vacant seats and holds its next virtual meeting May 13.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News5d ago2 min readSoutheast Alaska
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Assembly rejects resolution seeking larger Basher Trailhead parking lot

The Anchorage Assembly voted 5-6 to reject a resolution that would have required the administration to increase parking capacity at the Basher Trailhead from the planned 45 spaces to 60 spaces.

Lucas Brownby Lucas Brown3w ago3 min readAnchorage, AK, USA
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Cover image for article: Assembly rejects resolution seeking larger Basher Trailhead parking lot

Alaska State Parks seeks public input on Southeast region operations

Alaska State Parks is holding a public meeting to gather input on Southeast region park operations and recruit new advisory board members.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1mo ago1 min readSoutheast Alaska
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Kachemak Bay State Park Board to Meet April 8 for Public Input

A citizen advisory board for Kachemak Bay State Park will hold a public meeting to gather community input on park management matters.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1mo ago1 min readKachemak Bay
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A close-up shot shows a National Park Service ranger in uniform holding a small, black and white puppy on their shoulder. The puppy looks towards the viewer, resting comfortably against the ranger's olive-green jacket, which features a National Park Service patch.

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A smiling National Park Service ranger in uniform holds a black and white puppy, standing in front of a dark banner promoting national parks.

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A close-up shot of a National Park Service volunteer's shoulder, featuring their uniform patch, a red backpack, and a yellow Garmin inReach GPS device attached to the pack, set against a backdrop of green foliage.

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A park ranger stands amidst rocky terrain near the entrance of a large, vibrant blue ice cave in Alaska's remote Arrigetch Valley, with dramatic, cloud-covered mountains rising in the background.

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