U.S. Forest Service considers higher fees for new Alaska cabins

Petersburg resident, Brian Richards, stands outside of West Point Cabin located on the north side of Kupreanof Island on May 4, 2024. (Photo by Ola Richards)
The U.S. Forest Service is planning to build a few dozen new cabins in the Tongass and Chugach National Forests in the coming years. The agency is proposing higher fees – $75 a night – to help keep up with the increased cost of maintenance.https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15CabinFees.mp3
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