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McCarthy Lodge Resort ALASKA, UNITED STATES
Situated within the 13.2-million-acre expanse of Wrangell–St Elias National Park, the largest in the US, McCarthy Lodge Resort invites travellers to an unparalleled Alaskan wilderness experience. Here, four mountain ranges converge to create a landscape of superlatives: North America’s tallest peaks, largest volcanoes and the continent’s greatest concentration of glaciers, including the Bagley Icefield. The small frontier town of McCarthy, home to
around 100 summer residents, offers a sense of place. Its home to the only saloon within a US national park, which, along with its unpaved main street and historic buildings creates a timeless backdrop for exploration. Art installations curated through the lodge’s Artist in Residence programme bring the surrounding wilderness to life, blending creativity and community in this remote part of Alaska. At the heart of the resort is the Salmon & Bear
Restaurant, recognised by Wine Spectator with an Award of Excellence every year since 2020. The Alaskan-inspired menu is paired with a carefully curated wine list, where matches such as Pinot Noir with Copper River Red salmon enhance the natural
richness of local ingredients. Led by chef Sergio Perez and sous chef Samuel Higgins, the team craft refined dishes featuring wild-caught salmon, foraged morels and sustainably sourced regional produce. With only 10 tables, Salmon & Bear offers an intimate fine-dining experience from mid-May to mid-September. Guests stay at Ma Johnson’s Hotel, a lovingly
restored boarding house filled with period artefacts that evoke early 20th-century Alaska. The property functions as a ‘living museum’, where antique furnishings and a post-Victorian parlour transport visitors back in time. Days unfold through tailored itineraries that
blend adventure, history and nature. Glacier hikes trace ancient icefields, while rafting and packrafting excursions navigate glacial rivers. Flightseeing tours soar above 16,000ft peaks, and guided walks through the Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark reveal stories of copper mining and Indigenous heritage. Evenings at the Golden Saloon bring locals and visitors together for live music, open-mic nights and Alaskan storytelling.
DON’T MISS Indulge in a tasting menu at the Salmon & Bear Restaurant, featuring wild Copper River Red salmon and foraged morels
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KEY FEATURES • Ma Johnson’s Hotel & Kate Kennedy House
• Salmon & Bear Restaurant & Golden Saloon
• Free wi-fi in common areas
KEY ACTIVITIES • Glacier hiking & flightseeing tours • Glacier river packrafting (in dry suits) • Kennecott Mine & heritage tours • High-altitude alpine hikes
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