Visiting the Refuge
Visitor Center and Interpretation
Tetlin Refuge Visitor Center has wildlife exhibits, visitor information, an Alaska Geographic online bookstore, and a large observation deck with spotting scopes. Open daily 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., May 15 – September 15, Milepost 1229 Alaska Highway. See Map (pdf).
Our Visitor Center is located approximately 8 miles from the US/ Canada border. It was built in 1989 in the style of a log Trapper's Cabin (although considerably larger) with a sod roof. The Visitor Center has been well maintained, but the original exhibits were a bit worn and outdated. Therefore, we've been working with an Art Director to create new exhibits which will be shown for the first time in the summer of 2009! The new exhibits are scheduled to be installed in early spring 2009 and 2010. We're quite excited about sharing these lovely new exhibits with our visitors.
Aerial view of the Tetlin Visitor Center and surrounding boreal forest. Photo Credit: USFWS |
Outside image of the Tetlin Visitor Center. Photo Credit: USFWS |
 Unique cultural perspectives are shared by our local Athabascan Rangers at the daily Interpreter’s Choice Nature Talks offered at the Refuge Visitor Center.
A free interpretive auto tour tape or CD is available at the Visitor Center. The oral narrative describes wildlife and habitats on the refuge, local Athabascan history/culture, and WWII construction of the ALCAN highway. Please drop the tape or CD off at the Alaska Public Lands Information Center in Tok (MP 1314) or at the Tok Mainstreet Visitor Center.
There are seven interpretive highway pullouts located along 65 miles of the Alaska Highway that parallels the northern Refuge boundary. Interpretive panels highlight the dynamics of the natural landscape, historical events and local cultural resources.
Last updated: October 28, 2009
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