Denali State Park officials have not yet closed the scoping period for information gathering on the park’s trail management plan even though the official deadline was December 15th.  Claire Holland LeClaire continues listening to local residents on their expertise.

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The Talkeetna Community Council heard from GCI representatives at their Monday night meeting. The council had faced the same issue earlier this fall and had recommended a hold on plans for any tower. After 45 minutes of discussion, the council voted to write a letter to the Borough Planning Commission asking them to accept GCI’s request for a conditional use permit.

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Denali State Park planning staffers are still looking for input from local residents to come up with the park’s first Denali State Park Trail Management Plan. (more…)

Officials for Alaska State Parks have initiated the planning process for the Denali State Park Trail Management Plan.  The park established in 1970 has never had an official trail plan.  Comments on the proposal are due December 15. A questionnaire is available here.  The main website for this proposal is www.dnr.state.ak.us/parks/plans/denali/denalitrail.htm

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The proposed South Denali visitor area is one step closer to fruition as it has received a federal grant.  State Parks officials say it will build a short road and a contact station that can be open year round.

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One more step in the South Denali planning process is complete.  The final document that guides the interpretation at the proposed South Denali visitor center is on the streets.

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