In Alaska, the Forest Service provides and maintains about 962 miles of road at passenger car standards. Another 1,220 miles are maintained for high clearance vehicles. The Forest Service maintains a system of more than 190 remote cabins and 25 shelters for public and emergency use. Nearly 900 miles of hiking exist, and there are numerous opportunities for extended canoeing or kayaking. The Alaska Region manages 27 campgrounds and 37 picnic grounds.
Visitors also enjoy observing wildlife.
National forest interpreters aboard the Alaska State Ferries , and staff at visitor and information centers, have served more than one million visitors from throughout the United States and from countries around the world. Smaller visitor information centers are operated in Petersburg, Juneau, and Valdez. In partnership with the tourism service industry, national forests provide space for winter sports and resorts. In the Alaska Region, eight private resorts are located on national forest land. Additional opportunities are being evaluated.