Copper Country Discovery Tour
Points of Interest
- Wrangell St. Elias National Park
- Copper River
Description
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the Copper River Basin, home of the Wrangell Mountains and America's largest national park. Join a friendly local guide on an easy one mile hike through the boreal forest to a scenic river bluff. Along the way, you will look for signs of wildlife, explore the delights of the changing seasons and discover edible plants and berries. Your naturalist guide is an Alaska resident, happy to share stories, answer questions and customize the experience based on your interests. We will make a short stop to view the Alyeska Pipeline and explore its history and impacts. This small group tour includes a visit to a rustic camp on a private nature preserve where you can touch the skins and skulls of local wildlife and learn about their ecology. Bring your camera for photographic opportunities including panoramic vistas and elusive wildflowers. Smell the aromas of the forest, marvel at the stunning beauty with its diverse life, learn about local human history and its influences, and let the solitude of this unique place fill your senses. Your journey will leave you with a sense of peace and wonder, and a new understanding of the Alaskan landscape. This tour is operated by local nonprofit Wrangell Institute for Science and Environment (WISE.) Proceeds from the tour go towards WISE's youth programs, which cultivate stewardship ethics and understanding of nature.