Fun in Alaska
Information from the “Alaska Department of Natural Resources”
On September 21, 2001, the Alaska Trails System was established with 41 trails. These trails are recognized for their recreational, scenic, and historic value, and includes both land and water-based trails. The Alaska Trails Systems connects communities, natural areas, and trail users for the benefit of all Alaskans as well as visitors. The trails were nominated, evaluated and recommended by the Trails and Recreational Access for Alaska Citizens Advisory Board (TRAAK Board).
Benefits of creating the Alaska Trails System include:
–encouraging the development and understanding of an interconnected trail network;
–consistently identifying trails that cross jurisdictional boundaries;
assuring trails are maintained to consistent standards;
–providing educational opportunities and the promotion of public health.
Scout Lake open for winter fishing
Alaska State Parks has opened the gate and plowed the parking lot at Scout Lake for angler enjoyment. Scout Lake is at Mile 84.9 of the sterling Highway. Turn east on Scout Lake Road. Alaska Department of Fish and Game stocks Scout Lake with coho salmon and rainbow trout. Last year illegally-stocked northern pike were discovered in the Lake. Starting January 1, 2006, through April 30, 2006, AF&G is allowing use of five lines for pike fishing provided that: (1) standard ice fishing gear is used, (2) the fishing gear is closely attended, and (3) all other species of fish caught are released immediately.
Please be sure to purchase your 2006 Alaska fishing license before fishing.
For more information about Scout Lake access contact The Kenai/Soldotna Alaska State Parks Office at (907)262-5581. For more information on fishing regulations please contact the Department of Fish and Game, Sport Fish Division, 43961 Kalifornsky Beach Rd, Suite B, Soldotna, AK 99669-8367, (907) 262-9368
