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Tourists try to reach ANWR
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MAY 10, 2001 Fearing time is running out before President Bush gets his wish of opening it up to oil and gas development, tourists are becominng increasingly interested in visiting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. But the trips can be costly. A tour which includes canoeing, backpacking, and hiking can cost $2,000 to $3,000, including food and airfare from Fairbanks to the North Slope. Tour guides say interest starting picking up during the Presidential campaign when Bush made it clear he favored development. Get the Story:
Visitors queue to visit ANWR (The Anchorage Daily News 5/10) Relevant Links:
Gwich'in Steering Committee - http://www.alaska.net/~gwichin
Oil Issues in ANWR, US Fish and Wildlife - http://arctic.fws.gov/issues1.html
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish and Wildlife Service - http://arctic.fws.gov
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Pro-Development site - http://www.anwr.org Related Stories:
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