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The view from the deck at Kennicott Glacier Lodge

Flying over Nizina River with Wrangell Mountain Air

Don’t miss the chance to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. From Anchorage, it’s a five-hour drive to Chitina. From there, you can fly with Wrangell Mountain Air to McCarthy. Or, drive s-l-o-w-l-y on the McCarthy Road the final 60 miles to the parking lot.

Walk across the Kennicott River bridge, where Kennicott’s shuttle will pick you up for the ride up the hill to the lodge. You’ll drive through McCarthy–which is DEFINITELY worth a visit during your stay. See the museum and learn more about the history of the old mining district.

The 14-story Mill Building at Kennicott

Once at the Kennicott Glacier Lodge, you’ll look out over the glacier to the other side of the valley. The mountains are spectacular! Start planning your excursions right away, including a tour of the old Mill Building. Sign up for a hike on the glacier (your guide will provide crampons and basic training). Or, strike out on your own to hike up to one of the old mining camps (Bonanza Mine or Erie Mine).

Kennicott Glacier Lodge is right on “Main Street”. The “bed and breakfast” package includes accommodations in the main lodge with a shared bath/shower down the hall. The cost is $79 per person per night–and it includes a delicious breakfast. You can order a bag lunch to take with you on your adventures. Toss it in the backpack and off you go!

Take a flightseeing tour with Wrangell Mountain Air. You can choose from an extensive air tour–or pick a place in the park to go hiking–and Wrangell Mountain Air can pick you up after a few hours in the park!

It’s a great way to get a bird’s-eye-view of the Kennicott area, as well as some up-close views of awesome glaciers which surround it!

Make plans now to visit Kennicott, in the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Call (907)258-2350.

Angling for an Alaska adventure? Plan a trip to the heart of the nation’s largest national park: Wrangell-St. Elias.

Stay at the Kennicott Glacier Lodge, on “Main Street” in Kennicott (building with the white roof in lower right-hand corner, above). They’ve got a great “bed and breakfast” package that includes accommodations in the main lodge. It’s a shared bath/shower down the hall–but we actually prefer the main lodge because of the comfy lounge, warm fireplace and cozy atmosphere. The cost is $79 per person per night–and it includes a delicious breakfast. You can order a bag lunch to take with you on your adventures. Toss it in the backpack and off you go!

Climbing with St. Elias Alpine Guides

Explore the old mill building–or strike out on hikes around the area, including the Bonanza Mine high above town. It’s a tough hike–but the payoff is fantastic–a Million-Dollar View!

Speaking of Million-Dollar Views, take a flightseeing tour with Wrangell Mountain Air. You can choose from an extensive air tour–or pick a place in the park to go hiking–and Wrangell Mountain Air can pick you up after a few hours in the park!

It’s a great way to get a bird’s-eye-view of the Kennicott area, as well as some up-close views of awesome glaciers which surround it!

And while you’re at Kennicott, set aside some time to walk out on the glacier! Choose from several adventures, including a half-day glacier hike. Your guide will provide crampons and offer tips for walking on the glaciers themselves. In fact–you can try some ice climbing! Don’t laugh–it’s FUN!

Make plans now to visit Kennicott, in the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Call (907)258-2350.

On Juneau's Mendenhall Glacier with TEMSCO Air

If you’re going to explore Alaska, you MUST get up in the air. Face it: things with wings are great, but it’s twice as nice when it’s 2-for-1. That’s why we have a GOB of flights in this year’s Great Alaskan TourSaver. Buy the TourSaver for $99.95 and save JILLIONS when you fly all across Alaska. Check it out:
a. 2-for-1 Fairbanks-Barrow on Era Alaska. Whoa! Dip your toe in the Arctic Ocean!

Misty Fjords flightseeing with Taquan Air

Me and my brother-in-law on Denali's Ruth Glacier

b. 2-for-1 Anchorage-Fairbanks on Era Alaska. Suh-weet!
c. 2-for-1 Ketchikan-Craig on Taquan Air. Check out Prince of Wales Island!!
d. 2-for-1 Juneau-Gustavus/Glacier Bay on Wings of Alaska. Visit Glacier Bay National Park!
e. 2-for-1 Chitina-McCarthy on Wrangell Mountain Air. Right into the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park!
f. 2-for-1 Mt. McKinley flightseeing with Glacier Landing on Talkeetna Air Taxi. This trip will change your life. It changed mine!!
g. 2-for-1 Helicopter flightseeing of Denali with Era Helicopters. Choppers=Good!!
h. 2-for-1 Helicopter flightseeing of Mendenhall Glacier with glacier landing with TEMSCO Helicopters. Choppers=Good!
i. 2-for-1 flightseeing in Misty Fjords National Monument with Taquan Air in Ketchikan. FABULOUS trip!!

Oh, there are plenty of other adventures in this year’s Great Alaskan TourSaver. Cruises. Fishing trips. Lodges. And everything’s 2-for-1. Totally 2-for-1. Nothing but 2-for-1. Got it? Get it! Order online: www.toursaver.com

View from Kennicott Glacier Lodge

Angling for an Alaska adventure? Plan a trip to the heart of the nation’s largest national park: Wrangell-St. Elias.

The ghost town of Kennicott is the site of what was the world’s largest copper mine. It operated in the first third of the 20th century and included an extensive supply chain which stretched down the Copper River valley to Cordova and south to smelters in Washington State.

Today, the historic remnants of the mining district are in sharp contrast to the natural splendor of the area.

Stay at the Kennicott Glacier Lodge, on “Main Street” in Kennicott. You’ll take your meals family-style in a structure that’s built where the old barracks for mining company VIPs once stood. Explore the old mill building–or strike out on hikes around the area, including the Bonanza Mine high above town. It’s a tough hike–but the payoff is fantastic–a Million-Dollar View!

Videographer Scott Slone climbing out of a crevass.

Speaking of Million-Dollar Views, you should fly into McCarthy on Wrangell Mountain Air from Chitina.

It’s a great way to get a bird’s-eye-view of the Kennicott area, as well as some up-close views of awesome glaciers which surround it!

And while you’re at Kennicott, set aside some time to walk out on the glacier! Our friends at St. Elias Alpine Guides provide crampons and offer tips for walking on the glaciers themselves. In fact–you can try some ice climbing! Don’t laugh–it’s FUN!

Make plans now to visit Kennicott, in the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Call (907)258-2350.