Visit Wild Alaska

10/28/2020

Thanks for visiting Visit Wild Alaska! This was originally the page for Visit Wild Alaska, a sustainable tourism certification program, which began as a project of the Alaska Wilderness Recreation and Tourism Ass'n. To get more information about the current programs, please check out https://www.adventuregreenalaska.org/
While the association is not currently meeting, Adventure Green Alaska (the program certifying green tourism businesses operating in Alaska) is going strong, and being run by the Alaska Travel Industry Association.
While the work of promoting sustainable wilderness-based business has moved over to the folks at ATIA, the community of folks who care about Alaska, and Wilderness based tourism isn't going anywhere! Thanks for visiting and remember to vote!

Why Sustainable Tourism? Sustainable tourism may be defined as travel to natural areas that is beneficial to local economies, respectful of the environment and sensitive to indigenous cultures. Increasingly, visitors are seeking these exact types of travel experiences and Alaska is a natural fit! Si...

03/13/2014

Wow! Check out the trailer for The Meaning of Wild! We will be screening the film on Wednesday March 19 at Noon in Girdwood at our Annual Conference. See the whole schedule for the conference here: www.visitwildalaska.com/node/460

Leave the city lights and take a journey through one of our planets wildest landscapes – The Tongass National Forest of Alaska. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -…

03/11/2014

David Janka will replace Rick Steiner as a speaker on the Exxon Valdez 25th. Dave's lived in the Sound continuously since 1977, and a couple weeks ago dug up some fresh oil on Smith Islands. Still healing, still hurting...

Rick Steiner is going to DC to speak at the National Press Club on 3/20 about the spill. Congrats Rick!

03/10/2014

The updated schedule for the AWRTA conference March 19-20th in Girdwood is now available at: www.visitwildalaska.com/

03/09/2014

FREE!! Two scholarships for registration at AWRTA's 2014 Ecotourism Conference in Girdwood March 19-20. Open to for-profit tourism businesses. AWRTA Board member Brigid Dodge sponsored the scholarships because, "I went to my first AWRTA conference on a scholarship and it helped my business tremendously. I want to pay it forward." BRIGID IS AWESOME!!

02/24/2014

AWRTA's board has been working hard bringing you the best conference EVER at the Alyeska Resort Hotel. Register and see a schedule at: www.visitwildalaska.com Great prices, discounts for second person in your business, trade show booths, discounted membership rates and so much more. Check out our website today!!!!

Visit Alaska on an Alaska vacation supporting ecotourism, wildlife conservation & environmental protection & hosted by a member of the Alaska Wilderness Recreation & Tourism Association, Alaska's leader in sustainable tourism & responsible travel since 1987.

05/01/2012

Imporant news for folks heading to alaska to work or on a fishing trip. If you are bringing waders, leave the felt soles at home!

Alaska Department of Fish and Game

09/13/2011

On September 14 – 18, 2011, a delegation from Morocco’s Ministry of Tourism will visit Alaska to learn more about sustainability and certification from our very own Adventure Green Alaska (AGA). AGA is Alaska’s only certification program for sustainable tourism businesses and one of only two state-...

08/24/2011

On September 15, 2011, Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF) will recognize seven individuals and organizations from around the state for their remarkable achievements. This year’s winners are:

03/09/2011

This conference will explore the potential impacts of the Pebble Mine and other large-scale mines on the Bristol Bay tourism industry. Should be a lively debate!

May 13, 2011 Dena’ina Center

03/09/2011

Fantastic news for wildlife and nature-based tourism in the Tongass!

In December 2009, AWRTA and a coalition of Native, tourism industry, and environmental organizations sued the Department of Agriculture over its Bush-era decision to exempt the Tongass National Forest from the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The Tongass roadless areas are needed to maintain h

03/03/2011

Kodiak Treks--it's hard to find a company more committed to sustainability!

When AWRTA members, Brigid and Harry Dodge of Kodiak Treks, became concerned with the lack of standards for commercial bear viewing operations on Kodiak Island and around the state, they decided to work with local land managers, fellow commercial operators, and Kodiak College to address their conce

02/25/2011

This is really big news. Alaska is one of only two states with a sustainable tourism certification program. ATIA's endorsement of Adventure Green Alaska will help influence the way toursim evolves in Alaska and attact visitors looking for green travel opportunities.

On January 27, 2011, the Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) formally endorsed Adventure Green Alaska (AGA), the first certification program for sustainable tourism companies operating in Alaska. ATIA is the state’s official tourism marketing association and represents over 1,000 members.

07/02/2010

Some shots from the Kenai river

07/02/2010

Everyone at AWRTA and visitwildalaska.com wishes all of our members and friends a happy and safe fourth of July, celebrating the greatest nation on earth.

01/30/2010

Dear fans of Visit Wild Alaska,
www. visitwildalaska.com is scheduled to launch on Tuesday, Febuary 2nd. Be sure to check it out!

Visit Alaska's wilderness, wildlife and culture and let Alaska Wilderness Recreation & Tourism Association's member businesses show you authentic Alaska at its finest. Travel to Alaska and support eco-tourism and responsible travel.