Monday, June 9, 2008

Opening of Eielson Visitors Center

Yesterday was the opening of the Eilson Visitors Center. It was my first official assignment. It's 66 miles into the park. It takes a long time to get there when you go 20 to 30 miles an hour and stop for every potential photo along the way.The new building is a model of environmentally sensitive construction and sustainable design with indoor and outdoor viewing areas, new exhibits combined with a viewing room, interior eating, and interpretive program space.

The purpose of the new building is to provide for up to 300 visitors, a place for shelter and comfort, a place to get basic orientation information and learn about the cultural and natural resources of the area, and place to eat lunch and explore after a long bus ride. The building also provides refuge for backpackers by providing 24 hour access to bathrooms and shelter.

Source: http://www.nps.gov/dena/parknews/eielson-visitor-center.htm

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6 comments:

  1. Suzanne KleinJune 10, 2008 at 10:38 AM

    Love this blog and the pictures, Kent! Can't wait to see more. Megan loves the "Call of the Wild" picture! She gets it!

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  2. Kent MIllerJune 11, 2008 at 1:23 AM

    Cool. Thanks Suzanne! Looking forward to working with you on an article!

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  3. Mary WoodJune 11, 2008 at 1:18 PM

    Kent-
    Is that you with the phone? Why did you cut your hair so short? I thought people went to Alaska and grew long, shaggy beards.

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  4. AnonymousJune 11, 2008 at 4:21 PM

    This guy (and Kent) should consider buying the new i-Phone!! Would it work in Alaska? Danny

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  5. BarbaraJune 13, 2008 at 9:34 AM

    Cell phones work in AK, but you pay hefty roaming charges.

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  6. BarbaraJune 13, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    Wow, zany Americans having fun modeling moose horns?

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