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Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center Moves to Winter Hours
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve Headquarters’ Visitor Center has moved to winter hours, October 1 through May 24, and is open Monday-Friday from 9am to 4pm (as staffing permits) and closed on all Federal holidays. More »
Things To Do
What's Happening? 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 For spectacular views, drive the Edgerton Highway to the historic town of Chitina (55 miles). Along the way, stretch your legs on the Liberty Falls Trail and enjoy a panorama of the park’s high peaks. After exploring Chitina, continue to the bridge over the mighty Copper River where in summer you can watch busy Alaskans harvesting salmon with traditional fishwheels and dipnets. Three Days One Week |
Did You Know?
The Nabesna River was named in 1898 by USGS employees W. J. Peters and A. H. Brooks. The name is derived from the local native name for the Upper Tanana River.