When was the Kennicott Lodge built?

1987
Built in 1987, the Kennicott Glacier Lodge is a replica of one of the historic mining buildings from the copper mining boom town days. We are located near the center of the 40 remaining structures in the ghost town of Kennicott, a company town built circa 1910.

Who bought McCarthy Alaska?

Neil Darish
1 Neil Darish is selling the entire town of McCarthy for $3.7 million.

How do you get to McCarthy Alaska?

If you want to drive to McCarthy but don’t feel like driving the 60 mile gravel McCarthy Road, then you can drive to Chitina and fly from there in to McCarthy on Wrangell Mt. Airs shuttle flights. On the flight to McCarthy they fly along the flanks of 16,000′ Mt.

Where is Kennecott Alaska?

Kennecott, also known as Kennicott and Kennecott Mines, is an abandoned mining camp in the Valdez-Cordova Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska that was the center of activity for several copper mines. It is located beside the Kennicott Glacier, northeast of Valdez, inside Wrangell-St.

How many rooms are in Kennicott Glacier Lodge?

At Kennicott Glacier Lodge, there are two buildings with guest rooms: the Main Lodge and the South Wing. The Main Lodge is the original building of our Alaskan lodge and includes 23 guest rooms, the lobby, and the restaurant.

Is there a glacier in Kennicott, Alaska?

We are the only lodge in the historic town of Kennicott, Alaska and most of the activities in the area begin right across the street from us. Try glacier hiking or ice climbing on the Root Glacier, one of the few easily accessible glaciers in North America.

Where is the south wing of the Kennicott Lodge?

The Main Lodge is decorated throughout with interesting photos and artifacts from the historic Kennicott Copper Mine. All rooms in the Main Lodge have shared bathrooms down the hall. The South Wing is located 200ft. south of the Main Lodge and features 20 spacious guest rooms, a large common room, and a front porch with a panoramic view.

What to do in the Kennicott River Lodge?

The main lodge building provides a common area for all guests to enjoy. Featuring a well apointed kitchen, your group can relax and take in the views form the porch while enjoying your dinner. The main lodge is also the loactaion of our bathroom and shower facilities.