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Beyond the Last Flight Out: Safety in Alaska's True Wilderness There's a moment on every expedition into Wrangell St. Elias National Park that stops first-time visitors in their tracks. It's not when they first spot the massive glaciers, or even when they suit up in professional-grade dry suits. It's the moment the bush plane banks away, leaving nothing but wilderness in every direction. That's when it hits you - you're actually here, in America's largest national park, where cell service is

Prioritize your Experience: Make your Alaska Adventure Story Yours with McCarthy River Tours Embarking on an Alaskan adventure is a dream for many, and selecting the right tour company can make all the difference. McCarthy River Tours offers private guided kayak, glacier hike, and full & half day river rafting tours for exploring the wilderness of Wrangell-St Elias National Park on your terms. In this blog, weโ€™ll delve into the advantages of opting for a private tour over a group tour

As whitewater boaters in Wrangell St. Elias National Park, our work is dictated by the powerful geologic forces at work. In general, geology is a slow force that shapes the earth over thousands or millions of years. But every once in a while, the earth conspires to alter a landscape in a sudden, cataclysmic event. Earthquakes, floods, and volcanoes are all examples of the abrupt, sometimes violent nature of the earth. Meet the jokulhlaup. Pronounced "yo-kull-hop", this Icelandic word literally means "glacier