This Historic Alaskan Roadhouse Sits On The Edge Of The Wilderness
By Megan McDonald|Published May 02, 2019
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Megan McDonald
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Megan McDonald is a writer, photographer, and owner of humu media, an Alaska-based digital media agency. She spends her free time traveling with her husband and daughter around the US and the world.
Alaskan roadhouses are an amazing part of our state history, and you can find them dotted all over our landscape. Many of them are just the ruins of the hundreds that used to exist, but there are a couple that have been lovingly restored and offer great food and hospitality. One beautiful historic Alaskan roadhouse sits right on the edge of the Alaskan wilderness!
The Tonsina River Lodge is located in the beautiful Copper River Valley, right on the edge of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
It's in a perfect location next to the Tonsina River and Bernard Creek. These two bodies of water offer some excellent fishing. You can fish for Salmon, Grayling, and Dolly Varden.
The rooms are very spacious and have been recently renovated.
There's also a luxurious spa and sauna on site, where you can relax after a long, wonderful day hiking or fishing. The climate in summer is warm and dry, so most people spend large periods of time outside enjoying the midnight sun!
They offer a variety of culinary delights and feature great local items like Alaskan beer from local microbreweries. They also have a large Russian menu!
The Russian menu is extensive and features delicious dishes that travelers rave about.
If enjoying Russian food isn't your style, they also have an American based menu with some dishes that may be more familiar. We highly recommend trying something a little different, as the Russian cuisine is incredibly flavorful.
This historic Alaskan roadhouse sits right off of the Richardson Highway.
Address: Mile 79 Richardson Highway, Copper Center, AK 99573. You can learn more about their offerings at their website, www.tonsinariverlodge.com. You can book with them at 1-907 822-3000. Or check out more information on their Facebook page!
Have you ever visited Tonsina River Lodge? Did you love it? Have you visited any other restored Alaskan roadhouses? Let us know in the comments below!
