Wrangell, Alaska, United States

Experience Wrangell

Museum, Totem Park, Tribal House and Petroglyph Beach Set out by motor coach to experience the highlights of the quaint town of Wrangell. Meet your indigenous guide, who will narrate your excursion, then head to the Wrangell Museum and immerse yourself in exhibits highlighting the town’s colorful past. See finely carved Tlingit house posts from the 18th century, then browse a collection of more than 5,000 historic photographs and indigenous artifacts as well as fishing, mining and logging displays. Drive through the town, viewing the downtown Totem Park and a traditional Tlingit tribal house covered in intricate carvings on Shakes Island. Learn about the Scandinavian influence on local fishing and the Stikine River’s importance to the town’s development. Travel to the famous Petroglyph Beach, where you will see rock carvings dating back more than 5,000 years. Watch a petroglyph rubbing demonstration and gain insight into the region’s rainforest ecosystem before returning to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.