Situated on its namesake island, Wrangell is a charming and historic town surrounded by the lush Tongass National Forest and the pristine waters of the Inside Passage. The area has been home to the Tlingit people for thousands of years, and their influence is evident in the town's art, traditions, and ancient petroglyphs found along the shoreline. Wrangell’s layered history includes time as a Russian and British outpost, as well as a boom during the Gold Rush era, and the Wrangell Museum offers a glimpse into this storied past. Nature lovers flock to Wrangell for incredible outdoor experiences. At Anan Wildlife Observatory, watch black and brown bears interact in their natural habitat as they fish for salmon. Board a jet boat for an exhilarating journey through the wilds of the Stikine River, or navigate quietly amid the blue icebergs calving from majestic LeConte Glacier. Hikers are likewise rewarded with stunning views, whether following a boardwalk through the forest to Rainbow Falls or walking in the footsteps of renowned naturalist John Muir on a trek up Mount Dewey.