Visiting Wrangell Alaska

Wrangell is a hidden jewel, waiting to be discovered by you. There are adventures and experiences to last a lifetime for everyone. History, cultural sites, wildlife, natural beauty, glaciers, and excitement await you here.

Getting to and from Wrangell is easy!  Wrangell is strategically located in central southeast Alaska, in the heart of the Inside Passage and the Tongass National Forest. Wrangell is easily accessible to all other major southeast communities as well as 2.5 hours by Alaska Airlines jet from the key hub of Seattle, WA,  2 hours from Juneau, AK and 3.5 hours from Anchorage, AK.

Primary access to Wrangell is via Alaska Airlines daily jet service or by the Alaska Marine Highway System. Small fixed and float plane companies, such as Sunrise Aviation in Wrangell, can also offer transportation between communities. Most boat charter companies also provide water taxi services to nearby communities.

Transportation within Wrangell is fairly easy. Many facilities are in walking distance with the downtown commercial area. There are two taxi services, Practical Rent-a-car is located at the airport, and a van is available for Senior needs.

Wildlife abounds in the area. A variety of excursions get you up close to glaciers, black and brown bears, eagles, sea lions, harbor seals, whales, salmon and halibut to name a few. Anan Bear and Wildlife Observatory is favorite spot to view brown and black bears feasting on salmon.

If history and cultural influences interest you, visit the Tlingit Chief Shakes Island and Tribal House Historic Monument, and Petroglyph Beach State Historic Park. Travel the Stikine River to visit the places where gold miners camped and garnets were mined, and see the abundant wildlife that lured the Hudson Bay Company to establish a settlement.

Outdoor adventure and activities await you. The protected waters in Southeast Alaska provide excellent sea kayaking and opportunity for exploration by wildlife charter tours. Fishing is spectacular. Halibut and all 5 species of salmon, steelhead and trout are key targets by visiting fishermen. Muskeg Meadows Golf Course is a USGA regulation course and has tournaments almost every weekend.

Wrangell Island has over 100 miles of forest roads that offer mountain bikers, hikers, RV'ers, and other explorers access to remote lakes, rivers, campsites, trails and scenic overlooks. If you prefer a birds eye view of the surrounding area, flightseeing to glaciers, fjords, or cabins on remote lakes, or to Telegraph Creek in British Columbia are fun options. Visitors have opportunity to experience it all in Wrangell: glaciers, wildlife, adventure, outdoor activities, and fun.