Copper Center Sightseeing Tours and Activities
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Copper Center Sightseeing Tours And Activities
Copper Center is located in Southcentral Alaska, on the Old Richardson Highway. Since the establishment of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in 1980, Copper Center has been a starting point for this vast national park. With 13.2 million acres of virtually untouched wilderness, there’s a lot to explore. Strategically located at the confluence of the Klutina and Copper Rivers, Copper Center originally served as a large winter home for the Ahtna Athabascan indigenous families who have settled here for over 5,000 years. The first lodge in the Copper River area was built in 1896; it had a soft bed and a hot meal for transients, most of them gold diggers, who travelled the Valdez - Fairbanks Trail during the 1897-98 gold rush. Explore Alaska's wonders with our breathtaking Alaska driving tours and railroad/road combo tours that include a visit to Copper Center, gateway to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Whether by road or rail, our expeditions promise awe-inspiring views of Alaska's wilderness. Join us for an unforgettable adventure, seamlessly combining the thrill of the open road or the comfort of rail travel with the stunning landscapes of Alaska's interior region. Please note that the excursions can only be booked in combination with our travel packages.
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