Infrastructure Development
Quality improvements have been made to airports, roads and ferries, in addition to roadside visitor facilities. A safe, well-maintained infrastructure encourages new visitors and as well as repeat ones.
State Park Funding
Alaska's state parks are at the center of its tourism experience. Increased funding not only maintains existing assets, but improves the quality and safety of the parks for visitors.
Recreational Diversity
Noise and pollution from the use of off-highway vehicles, such as ATVs and dirt motorcycles, damage the environment beyond normal use. The creation of multi-use trails for hikers and cyclists off-sets the impact by motorized vehicles.
Wildlife Conservation
The state's diverse wildlife makes Alaska an unique destination for many tourists. New and existing management policies protect those healthy ecosystems.
Community Progress
As visitors to Alaska's towns have increased, the development of these areas to make them more attractive has been substantial. Major site upgrades and new businesses encourage tourists to extend their visits or plan return trips.
Article Written By Denise Skwarcan
Denise Skwarcan is the managing editor of a national sports magazine and a freelance writer living in northern Indiana. She graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor's degree, and has been published both in print and online. Her specialties include sports, animals and travel.
