7 Things to do in McCarthy That You Shouldn't Miss

Copper Oar has been offering wilderness rafting and multi-sport adventures in Alaska’s largest national park, Wrangell-St. Elias, for over 20 years. Our full-day "raft and flightsee" trip features spectacular views, fun class II-III rapids, the magnificent Nizina Canyon, and a stunning bush plane flight from the river's edge back to McCarthy. We also offer multi-day wilderness adventures and multi-sport package trips. Copper Oar specializes in professional, personable guides, in-depth knowledge of the local human and natural history, great food, and creating adventures of a lifetime! *We are taking reservations for the 2021 season and will have trips available starting June 1st! We recommend bringing a face mask and your own hand sanitizer when visiting the area and making advanced reservations. You can read more about our Covid-19 response and recommendations on our website under the "Resources" tab.

Explore Alaska's largest national park with the local experts, based in Wrangell-St. Elias since 1978. We offer half and full-day glacier hikes, ice-climbing, alpine hikes, fly-in hikes and rafting! We also feature wilderness adventures such as trekking, backpacking, rafting, skiing and mountaineering courses & expeditions. Our professional, personable guides love to share their in-depth knowledge of this magnificent wilderness! *We are OPEN and operating for the 2020 season! All of our regular day trips are available and we look forward to sharing the restorative nature of the Wrangells with you! We recommend bringing a face mask and your own hand sanitizer when visiting the area and making advanced reservations. You can read more about our Covid-19 response and recommendations on our website under the "Resources" tab.

McCarthy River Tours & Outfitters was founded in 2010 in the spirit of exploring the great rivers located in Wrangell St. Elias National Park. With over 13 million acres of federally protected land, Wrangell St. Elias is the largest park in the United States. In Alaska, Adventure is the name of the game! With more wilderness than any other state in the America, an Alaska raft trip can create memories for a lifetime. We offer trips for all skill levels, including some of the finest scenic rivers and undiscovered whitewater stretches in the world. McCarthy River Tours & Outfitters is excited to help you with your Alaska plans, our knowledgeable and friendly staff are happy to help you with each step of your travel planning process. Please contact us at any time to discuss your Alaska Raft Trip or any other parts of your Alaska adventure.

Wrangell Mountain Air is based at McCarthy in the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. We offer day trips and 3 scheduled flight daily from Chitina (at the end of the paved road) to McCarthy-Kennicott, flightseeing tours in the best of Wrangell-St. Elias and fly-in backpacking, basecamping and rafting. There are a range of accommodations and activities available at McCarthy-Kennecott, so plan on spending a day or two to enjoy the feel of remote Alaskan towns.

High quality local gifts, art, jewelry and cards. Snacks, clothing and sundries. Coffee, espresso and a nice place to sit with a great view of the Kennicott Glacier. Located in downtown Kennecott, across from the lodge. Come and see us!