Ma Johnson's Hotel - Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve

A beautifully restored historic hotel in Kennicott, offering an authentic glimpse into the past with period furnishings and charm. Guests enjoy direct access to the park's trails, glacier tours, and mine explorations. While not a dedicated wildlife lodge, its location provides ample opportunities to spot Dall sheep on the mountainsides, moose in the valleys, and various birdlife.

Location
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, Alaska Wilderness, United States, North America
Coordinates
61.480000, -142.940000
Website
https://www.kennicottlodging.com/ma-johnsons-hotel
Activities
guesthouse
Tank Filling
luxury

Best Time to Visit Ma Johnson's Hotel

The best months to visit Ma Johnson's Hotel are March, April, May, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Month-by-Month Safari Conditions

  • January: Poor, temperature -14.02°C, rainfall 102.3mm, sunshine 2.5 hrs, humidity 64.2%
  • February: Poor, temperature -13.91°C, rainfall 76mm, sunshine 4 hrs, humidity 65.8%
  • March: Good, temperature -13.25°C, rainfall 61.8mm, sunshine 7.5 hrs, humidity 63.1%
  • April: Good, temperature -8.76°C, rainfall 31.1mm, sunshine 10.5 hrs, humidity 63.4%
  • May: Good, temperature -3.09°C, rainfall 33.9mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 72.4%
  • June: Good, temperature 3.39°C, rainfall 44.7mm, sunshine 11.7 hrs, humidity 73%
  • July: Good, temperature 6.61°C, rainfall 67.8mm, sunshine 10.7 hrs, humidity 72.5%
  • August: Poor, temperature 4.93°C, rainfall 121.3mm, sunshine 7.8 hrs, humidity 76.7%
  • September: Poor, temperature -0.68°C, rainfall 154.9mm, sunshine 6.3 hrs, humidity 77.6%
  • October: Poor, temperature -7.28°C, rainfall 138.4mm, sunshine 4.3 hrs, humidity 72.8%
  • November: Poor, temperature -13.11°C, rainfall 82.4mm, sunshine 3.1 hrs, humidity 67%
  • December: Poor, temperature -13.11°C, rainfall 116.9mm, sunshine 1.7 hrs, humidity 66.5%

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