Summer 2022 WISE/BLM Hikes and Activities

Thursday, July 28, 1pm Copper Center School Trail Hike and Art Project, Silver Springs Road. Enjoy an easy hike and finish with a watercolor picture of the Aspen Forest. 
Thursday, August 4, 11am, Thompson Pass Hike, Mile 26 Richardson Highway. Enjoy a scenic hike in the Chugach Mountains while learning about and identifying flowers in the alpine ecosystem. 
Wednesday, August 10, 10am Tonsina River Trail, Mile 12.3 Edgerton Highway.  This sweet trail is a great place to identify wildflowers, then enjoy gorgeous views from the Tonsina Bluff.


  • All ages are welcome, but kids under 8 need to bring along their own adult. 
  • You can meet us at the trailhead, or request a ride in the WISE van.
  •   We are limiting group size this summer, please sign up in advance by calling the WISE office at (907) 822-3575, or email contact@wise-edu.org. 
  • Suggested donation $5 per person, WISE donors hike for free.
  • More information and What to Bring lists can be found at www.wise-edu.org.
  • We are excited to be planning live programs, but also want to do our part to help keep everyone healthy and safe. We will be asking everyone to mask up when riding in the WISE van, and taking care with sanitation and distancing during hikes. 
WISE works with the US Bureau of Land Management Glennallen Field Office to  lead a series of  youth-centered hikes each summer in the Copper River Basin. Boreal forest, mountains, rivers, kettle lakes, mud volcanoes, and waterfalls provide the backdrop for engaging activities and lessons on Leave No Trace principles and environmental science. 

​These activities are geared towards youth, but all ages are welcome.  
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For day hikes, all participants should be prepared with a day pack, sturdy hiking shoes,  raincoat, warm layers, lunch/snacks, water bottle, and any medications or first aid needs.  You may also want a camera, binoculars, sunscreen, sunglasses, and insect repellant.  For camps, participants will be sent a “what-to-bring list,” and there will be loaner gear available.
COVID19 Risk Management for Summer Hikes
Our first priority is the safety of our staff and program participants.  Here are the procedures we will be following, and what we will be requesting of our participants. Working together, we can help keep everyone safe while learning and adventuring outdoors.
  • Masks will be required for everyone riding in the WISE van.​
  • At the beginning of each activity, we will be asking about symptoms and possible exposure to Covid19.  We request that you do not attend WISE activities if you are experiencing symptoms or may have recently been exposed to Covid19.
  • We will be avoiding close group activities and indoor spaces during our summer activities.
What to Bring for Hikes and Day Camps
  • Day Pack​​
  • Sturdy walking shoes
  • Warm Layers
  • Change of clothes for day camps
  • Raincoat and Rainpants
  • Water Bottle
  • Lunch and snacks 
  • Medications and first aid items you need
  • Sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen
  • Insect repellant
  • Binoculars, camera