Alaska Geographic
Categories
Non-Profit OrganizationBooksGift, Novelty, Souvenir, and SpecialtyNewspapers, Magazines, and PublicationsRecreationRetail
Hours:
Anchorage office is open M-F, 8-5. Check NPS and FWS visitor center sites for store hours.
About Us
Alaska Geographic connects people to Alaska’s public lands through the creation and delivery of educational products and programs. Alaska Geographic is the official 501(c)(3) nonprofit education and fundraising partner to Alaska’s public lands. Together with our public land partners, we are dedicated to promoting stewardship by sharing Alaska’s rich natural and cultural heritage.
Founded in 1959 as the Mount McKinley Natural History Association, we began by providing educational materials about Mt. McKinley National Park. By the 1970s, our mission expanded to include all Alaska national parks, becoming the Alaska Natural History Association in 1978 as we partnered with federal agencies like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
In the 1980s and 1990s, we grew our presence statewide, opening offices and partnering with agencies like the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. By 1998, we launched our first website and began collaborating on educational projects with the National Park Service.
The 2000s marked significant milestones, including a merger with the Denali Institute, introducing hands-on education programs in Denali National Park and Chugach and Tongass National Forests. In 2008, we rebranded as Alaska Geographic (AK Geo) to reflect our broad scope of services.
Today, AK Geo operates over 30 retail outlets and continues to provide transformative outdoor education across Alaska, fostering connections between people and Alaska’s public lands.
