Tongass Botanical Nature Walk
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Port
Wrangell, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$89.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 1½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
A miniature getaway awaits you within the coastal temperate zone, among the lush, quiet and peaceful surroundings of the mighty Tongass Rainforest.
Take a short journey through Wrangell's historic downtown; then, stroll a gravel path through wild ferns and berries. Your guide explains the interconnectedness of the muskeg, alpine, and deep forest ecology of Southeast Alaska. Learn the names and traditional uses of local flora, from microscopic mosses to the towering trees essential for the survival of people on this land for thousands of years. Your guide shares a wealth of local knowledge and an enjoyable experience.
Return to the pier by shuttle.
Notes:
Total walking distance is 1.25 miles (2 km). Terrain includes a packed gravel path with several small inclines. The trail rating of this tour is moderate. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Minimum age is 9 years.