Nestled on an island at the mouth of the mighty Stikine River, Wrangell offers visitors a friendly taste of a frontier community in the midst of some of the most unique and pristine wilderness in Alaska. Known as the "Gateway to the Stikine", Wrangell offers a step back into time. There is much to immerse yourself in: -Walk among petroglyphs and imagine the people who carved them thousands of years ago. -Visit Chief Shakes Tribal House, Totem Park and the Wrangell Museum for a glimpse in to the Tlingit Natives' way of life. -Hike up to Rainbow Falls or stop and pick the abundant wild blueberries, huckleberries and salmonberries. -Traverse the Stikine River Delta by jet boat fighting the tremendous current and seeking the ever-changing channel of the river. -Fly over majestic snowcapped mountains, pristine lakes and calving glaciers. -Rest in natural hot springs surrounded by the unmatched beauty of the wilderness. -Explore untouched corners of the Tongass National Forest. Welcome to Wrangell!!! A frontier community in the heart of Southeast Alaska.
Photo Courtesy City of Wrangell
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