| | Planning: Snowmachine Regulations Statement of Findings (Site not responding. Last check: ) |
 | | The adverse environmental impacts associated with these transportation modes are not as significant as for roads, pipelines, railroads, etc., both because no permanent facilities are required and because the transportation vehicles cannot carry into the country large numbers of individuals (emphasis added). |
 | | In winter, when the park road is closed to motorized traffic, all contact with the wilderness comes with the expectation created by a long history of management that motorized vehicles will not be used to make access easy and that mechanized equipment will not limit the impacts of the elements on one's visit. |
 | | The area is accessible by Alaskas main highway (which connects with the park road) and is within one half-days drive of the states two largest, major urban centers. |
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