10 Things to do in Copper Center That You Shouldn't Miss

Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Copper River valley—home of the Wrangell Mountains and America’s largest national park. Enjoy photographic opportunities from panoramic mountain vistas to elusive wildflowers. Feel the energy and rhythm of life as you take an easy walk through the boreal forest. Along the way, you will look for signs of wildlife, explore the delights of the changing seasons and sample edible plants and berries. Enjoy a rustic camp where you can touch the skins and skulls of local wildlife and hear their stories. This small group tour includes a scenic van ride with stops to view the Alyeska Pipeline and the Wrangell Mountains. Your naturalist guide is a friendly local resident, happy to share knowledge, answer questions and customize the experience based on your interests. This tour is operated by local nonprofit Wrangell Institute for Science and Environment (WISE). So join in on the fun – smell the aromas of the forest, marvel at the beauty of the flora and

We offer guided fishing trips and rafting trips throughout Alaska's Copper River Valley. We target King Salmon (Chinook), Red Salmon (Sockeye), Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout and Dali Varden. Established in 2015. We are passionate about the river and the Copper River Salmon. We have been fishing these rivers for 15 years and as a guide and now owner and I am proud to say that we offer a quality trip that is fun and safe for all skill levels.

Alaskan salmon guide service, offering fully guided raft trips, King (Chinook) salmon, Red (Sockey) salmon, and Rainbow trout fishing in the Copper River basin. The Copper center area is known for its abundance of famous Copper river salmon and its beautiful class I through IV rivers. Let our fishing guides put you on to the adventure of a lifetime!

Family owned and operated sustainable working yak ranch in Alaska. Photo opportunities abound as well as yak interaction. We offer short informational Yak tours and longer nature walk treks. Our gift shop and visitor center has a large selection of yak items and yak meat for sale. RV's welcome. Alaskan spoken here.

We offer Copper River Salmon Charters on the best salmon fishing rivers in Alaska. Join us in search of trophy-sized fish on the Klutina River, Tonsina River, Gulkana River and Copper River. We offer full day, half-day and overnight salmon charters June- September. Fish the icy cold waters of the Copper River Region by jet boat or raft to catch your limit of Alaska's famous Copper River Salmon.

Explore the boreal forest and create a souvenir of your time in the Copper River Valley. No artistic skill or experience is needed to participate on this sensory exploration. Join a local naturalist guide for a walk along local trails near the Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge and explore the many faces of the boreal forest landscape and learn about wildflowers, trees, and other plants, and their traditional stories and uses. You will receive a sketchbook and art materials. Your small group will stop for quick sketches and a “soundscape” exercise which captures the feelings and sounds of the forest and river. Next, go indoors and complete a watercolor project depicting the Aspen forest, using simple techniques suitable for ages and levels of artistic experience. The finished painting and sketchbook become souvenirs of time spent in the boreal forest of Interior Alaska.