• Wrangell Mountains

    Wrangell - St Elias

    National Park & Preserve Alaska

  • Nabesna Road Update

    The Nabesna Road is in good condition to mile 29. Beyond mile 29 there are three creek crossings and a four-wheel drive vehicle is required. From mile 36 to mile 42 is very rough and rutted. Be cautious.

Wrangell Volcanoes

Did You Know?

Chitina River

The name “Chitina”, meaning “copper river” in the Ahtna tongue, has                 
undergone quite an evolution.  In 1870, William Dall, USGS, spelled
it “Chechitno” and “Chetchitno”.  In 1885, explorer Henry T. Allen used
the term “Chittyna”.