Local Activities
Captain Teniya Morelli has over 30 years experience fishing and guiding in the Pacific Northwest. Raised on the remote islands of Southeast Alaska, fishing was a necessary part of his families subsistent way of life. Fishing is the cornerstone in his life. It’s his passion and it shows in every aspect of his work!
A full day of fishing with Night N Gale Charters includes 8 to 10 hours on the water, a fully guided experience with all bait, tackle, and fishing gear necessities provided. Fish processing and one fish box per person is also included.
The Trading Post is a local souvenir shop that sells hand crafted clothing accessories and jewelry, many of which are from furs of animals in South East Alaska wilderness.
The museum exhibits provide a powerful narrative of the culture, heritage and peoples of Wrangell. As you enter the facility, it’s hard to miss the stunning Chief Shakes house posts that were carved between 1775 and 1790 and are the oldest in existence today. The museum gallery is a stimulating walk through time with several audio-visual opportunities to take it all in.
A visit requires advance planning, but it is a highlight of any trip to Wrangell during July and August. Anan Creek is home to the largest run of pink salmon in Southeast Alaska. Historically, the Tlingit established summer fish camps at Anan and gave the creek its name, which roughly translates to ‘a place to sit down together’ or ‘gathering place’.
Today, visitors are drawn to Anan to view the wildlife that comes seeking an easy meal. Both black and brown bears feed here and are certainly the stars of the show, but Bald Eagles, Steller sea lions, seals, otters, mink, and the occasional wolf may also be spotted.
The Forest Service developed the observatory to provide an opportunity to watch the bears feeding up close. A covered viewing shelter, observation platform, and a photo blind all overlook the cascading falls, where salmon make their way upstream to spawn and the bears try their luck at fishing. The observatory is reached by walking a scenic half-mile trail. During July and August, the trailhead and observation platform are monitored by the Forest Service.