Wrangell Mountains Center
The Wrangell Mountains Center, or WMC, provides residential and walk-in educational programs in the park.
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Wrangell Mountains Center Details
The Wrangell Mountains Center, or WMC, provides residential and walk-in educational programs in the park. The WMC is the only private education and research-oriented organization in the park and implements field semesters and science residencies within the park as well as writing workshops and camps in the summers. The WMC is based in the town of McCarthy in the center of the park. The organization often puts on events and fundraisers within the town and park, call (907) 5554-4464 for more information on the WMC and their programming.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Wrangell Mountains Center
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0.1 mi away
McCarthy Creek
This trail follows the McCarthy Creek drainage, so beware of unexpected trail washouts.
1.0 mi away
McCarthy Road Information Station
Located at milepost 58.6 on McCarthy Road, this station will have updated information for visitors.
3.8 mi away
Kennecott
Kennecott is an abandoned mining and logging camp within park boundaries.
3.8 mi away
Kennecott Visitor Center
Kennecott visitor center is a small station located in the historic general store within the Kennecott Mill Town.
