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About the Area
McCarthy is located in the very center of Wrangell St. Elias National Park. Our “Sister City” of Kennicott is just 4.5 miles away. You can not possibly visit the area without spending time in both Kennicott & McCarthy. The towns are rich in history and surrounded by the largest protected wilderness on earth.
Four major mountain ranges share this park, and 3 of them converge on the tiny town of McCarthy. The landscape is amazingly varied, and the geology is still being explored, explained and discovered. In fact “discovery” is a great word to use in this park. The National Park Service, in their role in protecting the heritage of Kennicott, has done remarkable work in preserving and protecting an amazing “ghost town”. But not every building is to be “restored”. In fact, the sense of discovery is more than a catch phrase here. The NPS is thoughtfully stabilizing important buildings and the surrounding landscape for all to enjoy in the future.
The town of McCarthy is still the happening place - a perfect way to end a perfect day of exploration. No matter where you stay, join the locals for a fun evening in McCarthy.
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Follow the links below to read about:
- McCarthy & Kennicott (includes a lot of history)
- The Towns Today
- Wrangell-St. Elias National Park