Bureau of Land Management My Public Lands Roadtrip- Gulkana Wild and Scenic River in Alaska (19280210630)

The #mypubliclandsroadtrip celebrates Independence Day along the Gulkana Wild and Scenic River in Alaska. The spectacular views and diversity of wildlife truly showcase America the Beautiful.

The Gulkana is one of the most popular sportfishing rivers in Alaska, providing rich habitat for rainbow trout, arctic grayling, king salmon, red salmon, whitefish, longnose suckers, and lamprey. A popular river for fisherman and boaters in the summer, this river has also played an important role in the lives of the Ahtna, providing access to subsistence resoucres throughout history and pre-history. During winter months the frozen Gulkana River was historically used as an important travel route from the Copper River to the Tangle Lakes and what is now known as the Denali Highway area.