Where Bears Steal the Show: Welcome to Alaska Bearfest
J.R Meek J.R Meek

Where Bears Steal the Show: Welcome to Alaska Bearfest

Each summer, Wrangell, Alaska hosts Alaska Bearfest. a five-day celebration of wildlife, science, and culture that brings together bear biologists, artists, adventurers, and curious travelers from all over. It’s part symposium, part street fair, and fully Wrangell: authentic, smart, and just a little wild.

Whether you're here to learn, explore, or just watch a bear catch its dinner, Bearfest is the kind of festival you won’t forget.

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HIKING, CAMPING & SIGHTSEEING - OH MY!
J.R Meek J.R Meek

HIKING, CAMPING & SIGHTSEEING - OH MY!

Wrangell offers many scenic spots for picnicking and camping, from easily reachable City Park and Shoemaker Bay to the more remote Nemo Point and Salamander Creek campsites.

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DISCOVER WHAT LIES OUTSIDE THE LINES
J.R Meek J.R Meek

DISCOVER WHAT LIES OUTSIDE THE LINES

Wrangell, one of the most historic communities in Alaska, is the only town in the state to have been ruled by four nations: Tlingit, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

It has the reputation for being the “friendliest little town in Southeast Alaska.” It’s also one of the hardest-working towns in the state.

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