National Park · Copper Center, AK
⛰️ Wrangell–St. Elias National Park
Wrangell–St. Elias — enormous park; visitor center and one road-accessible slice.
- Timehalf day
- SettingMcCarthy Road is long gravel — not casual with toddlers.
- TicketsVisitor centers free; remote roads rough.
- Get thereRichardson Highway visitor center is the easy win.
Local shortlist · confirm on arrival · 2026-08
No printer? Open the sheet on your phone, or print later. Classic · Bonus · Alpha (extra-hard cool finds).
Park map
Visitor map
Map: National Park Service (public domain) · tap to enlarge
Open PDF on official site ↗
Map: National Park Service (public domain)
· Open PDF on official site ↗
Short on time? Start here
Do these 3 in order if you can — enough for a short visit. Tap a stop for talk tips & photos. Create and print your mission is above.
More if you have energy
More stops if you have the energy.
- 🥾 Short gateway trail sign — Read distance and rules before you go.
- 🎖️ Wrangell–St. Elias Junior Ranger desk — Ask at the visitor center — hours and ages vary.
- 🏞️ Copper River glimpse — Water edge — safe step back.
- 🌳 Boreal edge — Look up — hug with your eyes only.
What the sheet may include
Print from the button at the top of this page. No app at the venue.
Example finds
- Find: Copper Center visitor center
- Visit: Wrangell mountain view (from gateway)
- Read a sign at Wrangell–St. Elias
- Stand still 10 seconds — what do you hear?
- Find something tiny next to something huge
- Point to a safe edge (rail, boardwalk, stay-back)
- Spot water, rock, or a living thing
- Pick your favorite Wrangell–St. Elias stop — draw it later
Official site: Wrangell–St. Elias National Park website. Always check hours and tickets before you go.