Bethel

Essentials

Banking

Alaska USA Federal Credit Union (AC Company Bldg., 135 Ridgecrest Dr., Bethel, AK, 99559. 800/525-9094. www.alaskausa.org.)

First National Bank Alaska (700 Front St., Bethel, AK, 99559. 907/543-7650. www.fnbalaska.com.)

Wells Fargo (460 Ridgecrest Dr., Bethel, AK, 99559. 907/543-3875. 830 River St., 99559. 800/869-3557. www.wellsfargo.com.)

Emergencies

Police (907/543-3781 in Bethel.)

State troopers (907/543-2294.)

Mail

USPS (1484 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy., Bethel, AK, 99559. 907/543-2525.)

Visitor Information

Cama-i Dance Festival (www.bethelarts.com.)

Tour-shy?

So you've heard that organized tours are the best way to go but still cringe at the thought of not doing it yourself. What's a traveler to do? Fear not: these resources can help you troubleshoot your own Bush itinerary.

Alaska Travel Industry Association (2600 Cordova St., Suite 201, Anchorage, AK, 99503. 907/929-2200; 800/862-5275 for vacation planner. www.travelalaska.com.)

Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference (3300 Arctic Blvd., Suite 203, Anchorage, AK, 99503. 907/562-7380. www.swamc.org.)