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Where isWrangell? Wrangell is inSoutheastAlaska, in theheart of the InsidePassage of theTongass NationalForest, betweenJuneau andKetchikan.
How to Get Here. AlaskaAirlines provides direct dailyjet service from either Seattle,Washington or Juneau. The AlaskaMarine Highway ferries and thelocal Rainforest Island Ferry also stopregularly in Wrangell.
Accommodations and Dining. Wrangell hasseveral hotels, lodges, cabins, bed andbreakfasts and a hostel. Public and privaterecreational vehicle parks with services areavailable. Restaurants and delis serve localseafood.
Meeting/Convention Facility. The Nolan Center providesmeeting facilities for conferences and retreats, as do someprivate facilities. Catering for events is provided by localbusinesses.
Weather. With an average annual rainfall of 80 inches (less than most ofSoutheast Alaska), visitors to Wrangell should expect to see some rain.During the summer months (May-August), temperatures are typically inthe 60s and weather is drier than other seasons. Fall is usually wet andoften windy. Winter months bring snow and temperatures in the 20sand 30s.
Shopping and Travel Service. There are gift shops with local artwork, clothingstores, home service centers and a variety of other retail stores offeringamenities for visitors and residents alike. Travel services available to visitors includetrip planning, banking facilities, cell service and fiber optic internet access. For campersand boaters, replenish your fuel and groceries at local businesses. No trip to Wrangell iscomplete without a souvenir garnet from the local children who collect them from theGarnet Ledge, located at the mouth of the Stikine River.
Harbors. Wrangell has four harbors to accommodate yachts and commercial fishingvessels. Contact the Harbormaster at (907) 874-3736 or hail them on VHF Channel 16.Fuel, boat ramp, grids, hoist, 150 ton and 300 ton travel lifts and 40 ton trailer areavailable for boat owners. Local businesses provide marine repair support services.
Welcome toWrangell
The community ofWrangell is nestled onthe mouth of the mightyStikine River. The smalltown offers visitors afriendly taste of anauthentic islandcommunity in the midstof unique and pristinewilderness in Alaska.Wrangell is known as the“Gateway to the StikineRiver”, where friendlypeople look you in the eyeand are happy to help.
There is much toimmerse yourself in.Walk amongstpetroglyphs and imaginethe people who carvedthem thousands of yearsago. Visit Chief ShakesIsland and Tribal House,Kik-setti Totem Park andWrangell Museum for aglimpse into TlingitNatives way of life. Takein a round of golf atMuskeg Meadows GolfCourse, hike up toRainbow Falls or stop andpick the abundant wildblueberries, huckleberriesand salmonberries.
Experience the StikineRiver by jetboat, kayak orraft. Rest in the naturalhot springs surroundedby the unmatched beautyof the wilderness. Fly overmajestic snowcappedmountains, pristine lakesand calving glaciers.Explore untouchedcorners of the TongassNational Forest. Welcometo Wrangell, an islandcommunity in the heartof Southeast Alaska.
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A visit to Anan WildlifeObservatory may require alittle bit of advanceplanning, but it is ahighlight of any trip toWrangell during July andAugust. Anan Creek ishome to the largest run ofpink salmon in SoutheastAlaska. The abundance offish attracts both peopleand wildlife. Historically,Tlingit Natives establishedsummer fish camps atAnan and gave the creekthe name still used. Nowvisitors are drawn to Ananto view the wildlife thatcome seeking an easy
meal. The black and brownbears may be the stars ofthe show, but bald eagles,Steller sea lions, seals,otters, mink, and wolvesmay be spotted.
The Forest Servicedeveloped the Observatoryto provide a safeopportunity to watch thebears feeding up close. Acovered viewing shelter,observation platform, anda photo blind overlook thecascading falls where thesalmon jump up river andthe bears try their hand atfishing. The Observatory isreached by walking ascenic half mile trail.During July and August,the trailhead andobservation platform arestaffed by guides providinginformation on bear safetyand current wildlifeactivity.
Anan is located thirtymiles south of Wrangell on
the remote Alaskanmainland, and is onlyaccessible by water or air.The peak season for bearviewing is July 5 throughAugust 25, and all visitorsare required to obtain apass from the ForestService during this time.Passes are limited, soplanning ahead isrecommended. Localcharter operators offer jetboat tours or charterflights with passesincluded, and most willprovide escort to theobservation deck. Iftraveling to Anan in aprivate boat or floatplane,obtain a pass from theForest Service AnanObservatory website.Visiting Anan outside ofthis peak date does notrequire a pass, butregulations posted at thetrailhead are still in effectfor safety.
Anan Wildlife ObservatoryThere are a variety of
outdoor activities thatvisitors of all ages can enjoyin Wrangell. There are twotrails in the downtown area.Mt. Dewey Trail winds upthe 400 foot mountain inthe center of town, endingat a spectacular overlookof Wrangell and ZimoviaStraits. The second trailbehind Volunteer Parkball fields is an easy walkthrough muskeg cranberrybogs and forest withpanoramic mountain views.
Hikers will findRainbow Falls, InstituteCreek, and the WrangellHigh Country Trail fourmiles from town, allsharing the sametrailhead. All of the hikingtrails on the island and inthe surrounding area, offergreat scenery, views andchallenges.
There are public andprivate campgrounds to
choose from – offeringfull services to remotewilderness experiencesfor tents and RV’s.
Cyclists will appreciatethe 5 mile waterfront bikepath or challengethemselves to explorationsof the more than 100 plusmiles of forest roads. Anice loop for mountainbikers is the 13 mile NemoLoop Road, starting 14miles from town.
Golfers are delightedby our unique 9 holeregulation golf course anddriving range – MuskegMeadows. Equipmentrentals are available on site.
In spring, migration ofTrumpeter swans, eagles,geese, and shorebirds onthe Stikine River flats is abirder’s paradise.
Boaters will findcharters, kayaks andcanoes available to explorethe countless nooks and
crannies and small islandsin the relatively calm watersof the Inside Passage.
The Stikine River is anideal wildernessexperience with its vastglacial fed valley.
Shakes Glacier and LeConte Glacier are popularcharter excursions.
If you love walking thebeach looking for seacritters, City Park;Shoemaker Bay Park orPetroglyph Beach are greatfor exploring tide pools.Petroglyph Beach StateHistoric Park also hasclose to 40 petroglyphs tolook for at a low tide.
Fishing for King andCoho salmon, trout andsteelhead, or even halibutwill keep one coming backfor more! Moose, bear, elk,deer and waterfowl attracthunters.
Licensed guides areavailable.
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Wrangell is the site ofa variety of culturalinfluences.
From its earliestperiod of occupation,perhaps as far back as8000 years ago, thepopulation has takenadvantage of Wrangell’sunique setting.Petroglyphs, foundthroughout SoutheastAlaska, but concentratedin the Wrangell area,give evidence for thisearly occupation.
Petroglyph BeachState Historic Park hasclose to 40 rockcarvings scattered onthe beach. Low tideallows access to manyof them, howevercertain lighting andweather can play a partin discovering some ofthe hard to seecarvings.
The Stikine Tlingitswere recognized as themost powerful Tlingitgroup in existenceduring the late 1700s,the period of Europeanexploration. ChiefShakes Tribal House, ahistoric monument onan island in the InnerHarbor, provides insightinto the Tlingit way oflife. The oldest knownhouse posts in existenceare from the originalChief Shakes TribalHouse in Old Townfrom the late 1700’s andare on display in theNolan Center. TheWrangell Museum, alsoin the Nolan Center,provides an interactivewalk through Wrangell’shistory, from the time ofthe Tlingit Indian rule,through Russian andBritish control to thepresent day.
Kik-setti Totem Parkdisplays several totempoles. Master carvers,working in the WrangellCarving Shed locatednext door to the NolanCenter, are re-carvingtotems recently takendown for safety reasons.
Mt. Dewey is a 400foot mountain located inthe center of town.
A trail winds aroundthe side ending at aspectacular overlook ofWrangell, ZimoviaStraits and surroundingislands. The mountainis famous for the stormynight revering of notednaturalist John Muir in1879 as told in his book,Travels in Alaska.The Stikine, meaning
“The Great River” inTlingit, certainly lives upto its name. The Stikineis an international riveroriginating in BritishColumbia’s wildernessand flowing freely for400 miles to its mouthnear Wrangell.
This massive, wildriver has carved a braidedchannel throughspectacular glaciervalleys, coastal rainforestand delta where itempties into the PacificOcean at Wrangell’s frontdoor.
This magnificent riverdrains 20,000 squaremiles of rich and diversewilderness. The mightyStikine’s vast ecosystemsand abundant fish and
wildlife are the reasonthe community ofWrangell is locatedwhere it is today. You canexplore the river in manydifferent ways, but it isdefinitely something youdon’t want to miss.
Flight-see over theriver, its numerousglaciers and itsspectacular and ruggedcoastal mountains.
Or get up close andpersonal with a jet boatcharter out of Wrangell.A fun, fast paced, allaccess pass to glaciers,lakes, hot springs,wildlife and jaw droppingscenery.
For a more leisurelyStikine River trip, canoes,kayaks and rafts areavailable locally (or bringyour own) and paddlefrom Telegraph Creek,British Columbia. If youonly have a day or two,
consider a shorter paddlefrom the Canadianborder to Wrangell, usingone of the several USForest ServiceRecreational cabins alongthe way. The Stikine isfamous for its migratingbirds and waterfowl andboasts the world’s largestconcentration of springtime eagles. All fivespecies of salmon returnannually to the waters ofthe Stikine and the rivercontinues to maintain arobust wild return. TheseStikine River salmon arean important element toregional wildlife, local,commercial, sport andsubsistence fishermen.
The lower StikineRiver is managed by theUS Forest Service andhas earned the honor ofbeing declared aWilderness Area of theTongass National Forest.
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Cultural Attractions
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Hikers and campers willfind plenty of choices bothon Wrangell Island and inthe surrounding area. Forthose staying close totown, the Mt. Dewey Trailis a popular half-mile hikeretracing the footsteps ofJohn Muir leading to aview overlooking town andZimovia Strait. TheVolunteer Park Loop is alsoeasily accessible from townand provides an easy strollthrough both muskeg andrainforest environments.
City Park, one mile fromthe ferry terminal, offerstent camping close totown for a 24 hour period.
Shoemaker BayRecreation area is locatedfive miles from townoffering both a free tentcamping area and 16 RVsites for $25 with hook-ups, or $15 without hook-ups. The adjacent marinaparking area provides a
dump station, waterspigot, and restrooms.
Across from ShoemakerBay Marina is the trailheadfor the Rainbow Falls,Institute Creek, and NorthWrangell Trails. The .7 mileRainbow Falls Trail climbs620 steps to the overlook ofa scenic 100 foot waterfallwith vistas of Zimovia Straitand coastal mountains. TheInstitute Creek and NorthWrangell Trails continue onpast Rainbow Falls and offerhikers longer, strenuous dayhikes to spectacular views.Backpackers can findshelters for overnightstays on these trails.
The Nemo Campsitesare fourteen miles fromtown and accessed from amaintained gravel ForestService road suitable forRVs. There are eight siteslocated in four differentcamping areas withspectacular vistas. There are
other remote campsites,shelters, and trails on thesouthern end of theisland. Maps of the trailsand roads can be found atthe Visitor Center locatedin the Nolan Center or atthe Forest Service office.
Local outfitters providecanoe and kayak rentals,jetboat charters, or flightsproviding access to remoteForest Service cabins andtrails accessible only byboat or floatplane.
There are 23 cabinslocated in the Wrangellarea. These rustic cabinsinclude heating stoves,plywood bunks, tables,benches, and outhouses.Information andreservations for thesecabins can be found bycalling the NationalRecreation ReservationSystem toll free at 1-877-444-6777 or going onlineto recreation.gov.
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In Wrangell, you’ll findthat unique art styles oftoday complement historiccrafts from the past.Throughout the city, culturalart such as totem poles andpetroglyphs, serve asreminders of Wrangell’s richartistic heritage. Today, ourevolving art communitydisplays their alluring works– jewelry, paintings,carvings, clothing and more– in downtown local shops.
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SeafoodOne of Wrangell’s oldest
industries is the seafoodprocessing industry.Wrangell has a state of theart belt freezer, a publiccold storage facility, andhas several seafoodprocessors ready to meetyour fish processing needs.Salmon, crab, shrimp,halibut, and rockfish are allprocessed in Wrangell.
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Wrangell Port andHarbors providesmoorage for recreational,commercial and pleasureyachts in four differentharbors; offers float planemoorage; and manages adeep water industrial portencompassing a MarineService Center and TravelLift, barge facilities andcruise ship dock. Adjacentto and part of portproperty are seafoodprocessors, a public beltfreezer facility, and apublic cold storage.
The Marine ServiceCenter provides haul out,repair, and storageservices for vessels inAlaska waters. The Centerhas 150-ton and 300-tonmarine travel lifts, a 40-ton hydraulic trailer, boatwash down area, and
more than four acres offenced and paved uplandstorage area. Anythingfrom a 20’ boat to a 300ton yacht or commercialvessel can be lifted.
The Center is locatedadjacent to downtown foreasy walking distance tohotels, restaurants andsupply stores. Wrangellpossesses some of thebest metal fabricators,shipwrights, fiberglassworkers, machinists andmechanics in the regionproviding services foryachters and thecommercial fleet.
Wrangell’s harborsprovide moorage for smalland large recreationalboats, commercial vessels,and transient vessels.Harbor services includeshore power, fuel docks,tidal grids, hydraulichoists, sewer pump-outs,and used oil and waste
collection. HeritageHarbor, one mile fromdowntown, is Wrangell’snewest harbor.
Shoemaker Bay Harboris located about 5 milesfrom downtown and isadjacent to a recreationalarea including a USForest Service trail,camping area, RV Parkand park playground.Inner Harbor/ RelianceFloats are located about.5 miles from downtownand adjacent to theHarbor Master’s businessoffice and industrial area.Transient vessels can tieup at Reliance Float, inHeritage Harbor or onthe Summer FloatTransient Facility in theheart of downtown.
Boat charters utilizethe Summer Float forarrival and departurestaging for easy access byvisitors.
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The James and ElsieNolan Center is anexceptional upscalewaterfront facility locatedin the heart of downtownWrangell.
The Nolan Center is afocal point for many ofWrangell’s local eventswith a meeting andconference center thatoffers a unique venue fororganizations andbusinesses.
The Nolan Center is amulti-purpose facility andis well worth a visit. Stopin and see us at the VisitorCenter which providesinformation and maps onthe various attractions andbusinesses in and aroundtown. During the summer
months, Forest Servicepersonnel are on hand toanswer questionsregarding activities andresources within theTongass National Forest.
The original ChiefShakes houseposts greetvisitors to the NolanCenter immediately uponentering. Petroglyphs,totems, and SydneyLaurence paintingsdecorate the lobby.
Collections from localresidents are often ondisplay in the lobby,including paintings,pottery, memorabilia orspecial collections. It isalways fun to see the newdisplays.
The Wrangell Museumis also located in the NolanCenter.
The Museum has
some of the finestcollections of artifacts andhistorically significantitems in Southeast Alaska.The oldest known Tlingithouseposts and animpressive native basketcollection are just some ofthe highlights. Over 5000historic photographs tracethe colorful history of thearea under the Tlingit,Russian and Britishoccupation, the gold rushperiod, the fishing andtimber industry hey days.According to manyvisitors, the WrangellMuseum is a “must see”while in town. Be sure andvisit the Museum GiftShop to browse a largearray of Alaska madeitems, many of them byour local artists.
On most weekends, theNolan Center becomes
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The Tlingit Indianswere the first knowninhabitants of Wrangelland have lived on theisland for at least 5000years.
The Russians firstlanded in Alaska in 1741under Danish explorerand Russian NavyCommander VitusBering.
During the period ofRussian occupation,Wrangell was a focalpoint for exploration andthe fur trade through theRussian AmericanCompany. In an effort tocontrol the fur trade inSoutheast Alaska,
Russians built thetrading outpost RedoubtDionysius in Wrangell in1834.
In 1840, the Russian’snegotiated a 10 year leaseof the Stikine territory tothe British Hudson BayCompany. The tradingpost was renamed FortStikine. A disputebetween the British andthe Tlingit Natives led toabandonment of the fortby the British around1850.
After Alaska was soldto the Unites States in1867, the territorial FortWrangel was established.
Wrangell was namedfor the Russian GovernorBaron Ferdinand VonWrangel, who ruled fromRussia’s Alaska capital inSitka.
A number ofactivities – gold rushes,fur trapping, farming –
flourished through theyears as Wrangellexperienced severalboom and bust cycles.
Eventually commercialfishing and processingexperienced their heyday,and brought thousandsof Chinese into Wrangellto work in the canneries.
The first sawmill inAlaska, established in1888 marked thebeginning of Wrangell’slong history in the timberindustry.
Naturalist John Muirwas a frequent visitorand Wyatt Earp wassheriff for a short time.
Wrangell wasincorporated as a city in1903 before becomingsurrounded by theTongass National Forestin 1907. In 2008, thecurrent boroughgovernmentaljurisdiction was formed.
Wrangell’sHistory
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James & Elsie Nolan Center: VisitorCenter, Museum and Conventions
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LeConte GlacierLeConte Glacier's azure
blue ice sculptures flowinginto Frederick Soundbeckoned early explorers,like naturalist John Muir,much as it draws visitorstoday. The reward is thetruly awe inspiring face ofone of the most active andscientifically studiedglaciers in Alaska. In latespring, wildlife watcherscan photograph sealsusing the icebergs as aprotected place to givebirth to their pups.
FishingWrangell’s protected
waters offer excellentfishing opportunities.Whether you are anexperienced anglerreturning to Alaska or anovice here for the firsttime, Wrangell is theperfect place for yourangling adventures.
Wrangell and itssurrounding waters arehome to all five species ofsalmon, halibut and abountiful assortment ofbottom fish. Area streamspresent many excitingvenues for trout andsalmon on light spin or fly.
Bring your favoritespinning or fly rod and
fish Wrangell’s islandstreams or shoreline onyour own. Let a localprofessional guide orcharter service put you onthe fish, just for the day ora multi-day sport fishingadventure.
You can even visitWrangell in your own boatand take advantage of thefantastic fishing. Don’tmiss Wrangell’s annualKing Salmon Derby, midMay to mid June duringthe peak of our famousKing Salmon return.
Wrangell is easy to getto, the waters are calm andfishing is great. MakeWrangell your next Alaskafishing adventure.
Bird WatchingWrangell’s location on
the Pacific Flyway makesit home to some world-class bird viewingopportunities. TheStikine River delta is animportant stopover sitefor migrating birdsduring spring and fall,bringing in hundreds ofthousands of birdsincluding gulls, ducks,Sandhill Cranes, Tundra(Whistling) Swans, Snowgeese, eagles, and manyothers. As many as 123
species of migratorybirds have beenidentified along theStikine River. Popularplaces to visit aresloughs and grass flats,located on the northernend of the Stikine Riverdelta, where shorebirdflocks numbering over100,000 have beensighted.
In April, a run ofsmall fish known ashooligan can bring in asmany as 1,600 BaldEagles, making theStikine River the largestspringtime concentrationof bald eagles in theworld. The Stikine RiverBirding Festival in lateApril is timed to coincidewith both the hooliganrun and the springshorebird migration,making it a great timefor birders to visitWrangell.
Local birders also havespots on Wrangell Islandthat they often frequent.Muskeg Meadows GolfCourse is a good place foran early morning walk tospot and hear songbirds.A drive or bike ride downZimovia Highway, whichparallels the shoreline,gives birders anopportunity to look forwaterfowl, Great BlueHerons, and Bald Eagles.
KayakingWrangell is the perfect
departure point forspectacular canoe andkayaking destinations.Glide silently alongpristine shores nestledamong countless islands,or ramp up youradventures by paddlingdown the Stikine River, totruly experience Alaska’smajestic wilderness.
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Late AprilStikine River Birding FestivalWrangell is the gateway com-munity for the Stikine RiverDelta, where the arrival ofthousands of Bald Eagles cre-ates the largest springtimeconcentration in NorthAmerica. The festival is theperfect opportunity for ad-venturous birdwatchers toobserve hundreds of thou-sands of waterfowl andshorebirds which migrate tothe delta each spring. Thelower Stikine River and itstributaries are located withinthe Stikine-LeConte Wilder-ness Area of the Tongass Na-tional Forest.(www.stikinebirding.org)
May-JuneKing Salmon DerbyThe Annual King SalmonDerby kicks off mid-Mayevery year with anglersfishing for the largest catchand the best story. Greatcash prizes and donatedgifts reward the winners.(www.wrangellchamber.org)
July 2-4Fourth of JulyThe 4th of July in Wrangellbrings family, friends andvisitors from all over toexperience the small towncelebration in a big way.The festivities start days inadvance with communitypicnics, games and events.The 4th itself begins withthe annual parade followedby logging events, streetgames and an abundanceof food booths for everytaste. The evening endswith music and a fantasticfireworks display.(www.wrangellchamber.org)
Late JulyBearfest!Celebrate the Bears ofAlaska in Wrangell. Bear-fest offers many activitiesfor all ages during the fiveday festival. Favorite eventsinclude the famous slimeyfish-toss for kids, photog-raphy workshops andphoto contest, bear safetypresentations, sympo-siums presented by wellknown bear researchersacross the country, music,and a full marathon for thehardy. But the must see ex-cursion (during all of Julyand August) is to the AnanBear and Wildlife Observa-tory to view black andbrown bears feasting onthe pink salmon bounty.(www.alaskabearfest.org)
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Calendarof EventsJanuary: Polar Bear Swim
April: Stikine River Birding Festival
May-June: King Salmon Derby
May-September:Weekend Golf TournamentsCommunity Market (3rd Sat)
July:4th of July Celebration Bearfest
November:Harvest Festival
December:Festival of Lights
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Wrangell’s charmcomes from theabundance of local colorand colorful locals.Getting to knowWrangell is getting toknow a bit about thepeople who live here. Sowhat is it like to live inWrangell?
• The pace of life isrelaxed
• 14 miles of pavedhighway- 100+ miles offorest roads
• Boats outnumber cars
• Crowds? Certainly foryouth basketball games,4th of July festivitiesand ChristmasMidnight madnessshopping spree
• No traffic lights
• Grocery stores areclosed on Sunday
• Dress code is “come asyou are or as you like”
• “Southeast sneakers”(rain boots) sit by thefront door
• Sign on the dock”elevation + or - 10 ft”
• Our local newspaper isthe oldest continuouslypublished paper inAlaska. Check out this
weekly gem to put yourfinger on the pulse ofthe latest topic ofdebate, whose dog wasbarking, or sports pages(our kids’ of course)
With a smallpopulation just over2000, we are a diverseand delightful meltingpot of cultures thatgenuinely care for eachother and will help ourneighbors in times ofneed.
So take time whilevisiting Wrangell to takein the coffee shop gossipat the local diner or lattecounter, visit our socialhubs – the post office andgrocery stores, and listento local DJ’s on air at ourKSTK public radiostation. If you are in townfor a couple weeks, theymight even let you doyour own show!
Local Charm
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25 Things to Seeand Do in Wrangell1. Visitor Center
2. Anan Bear and Wildlife Observatory (July and August)
3. Stikine River and Shakes Glacier
4. Petroglyph Beach State Historic Park
5. Chief Shakes Tribal House
6. Geocache
7. Wrangell Museum
8. Shopping
9. Kik-Setti Totem Park
10. LeConte Glacier
11. Rainbow Falls Trail
12. Fishing
13. Biking
14. Hiking
15. Salmon Derby
16. Mt. Dewey Trail
17. Volunteer Park Trail
18. Muskeg Meadows USGA Golf Course
19. Bird Watching
20. Kayaking or canoeing
21. Buy garnets from local kids – or visit Garnet Ledge
22. USFS Cabins
23. Beachcombing
24. Library, browse the Alaskan section,
view more Petroglyphs and historical photos
25. Walk the docks of the harbors
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Muskeg Meadows wasthe first USGA RatedGolf Course in SoutheastAlaska! The championcourse is 5,920 yardslong, par 70, courserating 119 and each holehas two flags for 18-holegames. The course windsthrough soft rolling hills,rainforest, muskegs, andmeadows with abundantberry bushes, streams,and scenic ocean views.Accompanying thespectacular vista, wildlifesightings are common.
Clubs, carts andbeverages are providedon site at the Pro Shopnext to the 150 yard
driving range. Opentournaments aregenerally held everyweekend during thesummer.
The course hasexclusive features,including the “RavenRule”, which states if araven steals a ball, it canbe replaced withoutpenalty, providing thereis a witness.
Regrettably, the ravensthink the white balls areeggs and may carry themoff. In addition to the“Raven Rule”, the grasscourse has no “out ofbounds”. If a ball goesoff the fairway and canbe found in the forestand brush, it can be hitwhere it is withoutpenalty.
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ACCOMMODATIONS / LODGINGStikine Inn Hotel and Restaurant • 105 StikineAvenue • Wrangell AK 99929 • 907-874-3388 or888-874-3388 • www.stikineinn.com • Waterfronthotel accommodations with shuttle service. Roomsoffer waterfront and mountain views, cable TV, internet,wireless hot spot, seasonal restaurant. Stik Loungeoffers beer, wine, spirits and specialty coffees.
Wrangell Hostel • First Presbyterian Church907-874-3534 • Email: [email protected] operates summer only. Easy walking todowntown and historical sites. Dormitory, familyorprivate rooms. Kitchen, showers, washer/dryer.
Wrangell RV Park • Shoemaker Bay HarborWrangell AK 99929 • 907-874-2444Email: [email protected] • www.wrangell.com25 spaces for RV's - 16 with electricity, firepits, picnictables located on the waterfront 4.5 miles from theFerry terminal next to Shoemaker Bay Marina.
THINGS TO DOFish Wrangell • Box 301 • 907-874-2590Wrangell AK 99929 • Email: [email protected] • Fully equipped guidedsaltwater and freshwater charters. Flyfishing, trolling,spin cast and deep sea fishing. Salmon, halibut, rockfish, trout, dolly varden, and char. Calmer insidewaters. Year round Alaskan resident.
Meyers Chuck Gallery • If you are boating in thearea of Meyers Chuck on the Cleveland Peninsula,please stop by and browse our gallery of local andregional art. Directions are located on the dock.
Wrangell Parks and Recreation • P.O. Box 531,Wrangell, AK 99929 • 907-874-2444Email: [email protected] •The Wrangell Park andRecreation Department provides a Recreation Facilityfor swimming, weight room, and racquetball activities.There are parks with covered shelters for picnics,walking trails and an RV park. For more informationcall or email.
Wrangell Ranger District • P.O.Box 51 • WrangellAK 99929 • 907-874-2323www.fs.fed.us/r10/tongass/districts/wrangellFor information on US Forest Service Cabins andCampsites, trails, Anan Wildlife Observatory Permits orother Tongass National Forest questions, pleasecontact us!.
Wrangell Visitor Center • P.O. Box 1350 • WrangellAK 99929 • 907-874-2829 • [email protected] • www.wrangellalaska.orgLocated in the Nolan Center with the Wrangell Museumand the Civic Center, visitors can browse for informationon the things to do and see in the area, watchinformational DVD's or receive help from Center staff.
Wrangell Museum • 296 Campbell DriveWrangell AK 99929 • 907-874-3770Email: [email protected] • www.wrangell.comThe Museum offers an interactive walk throughWrangell's rich cultural history.
TRANSPORTATIONAlaska Airlines Reservations & Information1-800-252-7522 • www.alaskaair.com
Rainforest Islands Ferry • 110 Stikine WayCoffman Cove, AK 99918 • 855-329-2031Email: reservations@rainforestislandsferry.comwww.rainforestislandsferry.com
Practical Rent-A-Car • P.O. Box 2198 at theAirport, Wrangell, AK 99929 • 907-874-3975Email: [email protected]
VISITOR AND BUSINESS CONTACTSFor more information on activities & services inWrangell, contactWrangell Convention and Visitor BureauP.O. Box 1350 Wrangell, AK 99929 • 800-367-9745Email: [email protected]
Additional visitor and business inquiries, contact:Wrangell Chamber of Commerce • P.O. Box 49Wrangell, AK 99929 • 907-874-3901Fax: 907-874-3905 • Email: [email protected]
For information on harbors, contact:Wrangell Port and Harbors • P.O. Box 531,Wrangell, AK 99929 • 907-874-3736Email: [email protected] • VHF Channel 16
For information on recreation facilities, City’s trails, RV& tent camping areas, contact:Wrangell Parks and Recreation DepartmentP.O. Box 531 • Wrangell, AK 99929 • [email protected]
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