In the News
Article -Juneau Empire - Preserving a'public treasure' (JPG)
Among the 17 million acres that makes up the Tongass National Forest sit over a hundred tiny cabins that have seen hikers come and go, hunters huddle around steaming stoves, families as they grow and been the backdrop for countless memories cultivated by users near and far. Their walls have certainly heard stories told by "old timers" and have weathered all that mother nature has to offer. Read More...
Article - Wrangell Sentinel-'With paint, elbow grease, cabin is nearly ready for guests' (JPG)
A group of Wrangellites put in a few volunteer hours alongside the SAGA and Forest Service staff at the Middle Ridge cabin last weekend helping to prepare it for occupation. The cabin is very close to completion, needing just a coat or two of stain of the inside furnishings in order to be fully functional. Read More...
Article - Wrangell Sentinel-'Group looks to set up local 'cabin friends' chapter' - (PDF)
The"Friends of the Tongass Cabins" (FTC) was created from concern over the potential loss of the cabin program on our Tongass National Forest. Several cabins on the Tongass we scheduled for decommissioning due to lack of use and limited funding for maintenance. Within the Wrangell Ranger District there are twenty-two of these cabins and recreation sites. Read More...
Article - Wrangell Sentinel-'Middle Ridge cabin projected for delivery in Mid-August ' (PDF)
Wrangell, as the gateway to the Stikine, has unrivaled access to numerous recreational cabins along the river. However, a land-accessible cabin on Wrangell Island has long been a goal for the Wrangell Ranger District and Wrangellites. Through the efforts of volunteers and a course on cabin-building using second growth materials, Wrangell should have its first such cabin on Middle Ridge by mid-August, if all goes to plan. Read More...