6-8 HoursFee applies
Ghost Towns
Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve
Ghost towns were once thriving communities that have dwindled over the decades, often created by the search for gold, copper and other valuable minerals. Some vanished entirely after the boom or were absorbed into newer settlements, but many of these towns still stand today, allowing us a nostalgic glimpse into the past. These places are where people ventured into remote areas to find their mineral fortune and endured the hardships of wilderness, wildlife and weather.
Ghost towns are special historic places, once thriving communities whose populations dwindled over time, often created by the search for gold, copper, silver and other valuable minerals. Some vanished entirely after the boom or were absorbed into newer settlements, but many of these towns still stand today, allowing us a nostalgic glimpse into the past. These places are where people ventured into remote areas to find their mineral fortune and endured the hardships of wilderness, wildlife and weather. Three places exist in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve that are like ghost towns, even though some residents still call it home: Bremner, Chisana and Kennecott. Flight seeing adventures are a great way to visit these historic towns. Reserve an air taxi with one of the private companies which have a special use permit to fly commercially in the park. https://www.nps.gov/wrst/planyourvisit/air-taxis-flight-seeing.htm
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Duration
6-8 Hours
Duration Details
The duration of the trip depends on which site you fly to and how long you spend in the area exploring and hiking.
Fees
Flights to remote areas with private air taxi companies can be expensive. Check the individual air taxi companies for tour availability and flight prices. https://www.nps.gov/wrst/planyourvisit/air-taxis-flight-seeing.htm
Fees Apply
Yes
Seasons
Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Check with the private air taxi companies if they have accessible flights available. https://www.nps.gov/wrst/planyourvisit/air-taxis-flight-seeing.htm
Pets
Yes — Pets are allowed if you drive the McCarthy Road to the Kennicott River Footbridge, but check the private shuttle company if dogs are allowed in the shuttle to McCarthy and Kennecott town. Dogs are not permitted on flight seeing trips on private air taxi planes to Chisana and Bremner towns.
Reservations
Yes — You must make reservations with the private air taxi companies for flight seeing trips. https://www.nps.gov/wrst/planyourvisit/air-taxis-flight-seeing.htm
Age Info
Check the air taxi companies if there are any age limits for flying in a bush plane. https://www.nps.gov/wrst/planyourvisit/air-taxis-flight-seeing.htm
Location
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, Alaska