You’ve come a long way to get here, and have finally arrived at your destination: The Copper River Basin and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve. But now what? Now that you’re here, how do you spend your time? This area offers endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. Here are some suggestions to consider:
One Day
Begin any park adventure by heading to the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Headquarters Visitor Center. This new facility is located along the Richardson Highway at mile 106 (10 miles south of Glennallen). View the park movie in the theater, enjoy the exhibits, stroll the short nature trail to a spectacular view of the Wrangell Mountains, check out the bookstore, and get oriented with the large 3-D interactive map display. Park rangers are on duty to help you discover the park and surrounding area.