World-Class Salmon Fishing Awaits in Copper River Valley
Visiting the Copper River Valley is an Alaska adventurer’s dream. Home to America’s largest national park, Wrangell-St. Elias, this area is perfect for whitewater rafting, paddling beneath towering peaks, and fishing for legendary Copper River salmon. Journey through Prince William Sound to witness the last tidewater glacier in North America. You can also explore the Kennicott Mines National Historic Landmark, considered the best remaining example of a 20th-century copper mine. The valley is also home to a vibrant Athabascan native culture.
Points of Interest
- Copper River
- Gulkana River
- Kennecott Mines Historic National Landmark
- Klutina River
- Prince William Sound
- Trans-Alaska Pipeline
- Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Activities
- ATVing
- Boating
- Dog sledding
- Fishing
- Glacier hiking
- Kayaking
- Rafting
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Tours That Feature Copper River Valley (Copper Center)
Featured Sightseeing Excursions

Copper Country Discovery Tour
Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Copper River valley—home of the Wrangell Mountains and America’s largest national park. Enjoy photographic opportunities from panoramic mountain vistas to elusive wildflowers. Feel the energy and rhythm of life as you take a gentle one-mile hike through the boreal forest. Along the way,…
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12 fun facts that will drive you to visit Alaska’s national parks
Alaska is home to a number of national parks, some of the most (and least) visited in the United States. At Alaska’s most popular national park, visitors come from all over the world to see North America’s tallest peak, Denali. Here are twelve more facts sure to impress even your…
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