“While there, we were hosted by Dan Osborne, archeologist and local representative of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park,” Clayton added.
The RAF enjoys a positive working relationship with Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Beginning in 2017 with removing brush at Jake’s Bar (AK0), Clayton has organized annual work parties that have drawn volunteers including those from the Anchorage EAA Chapter 42.
Clayton explains that like several of the region’s backcountry strips, May Creek was developed as part of Alaska Territory’s mining activities during the era from 1910 to 1940. Today, May Creek provides access to camping, biking, and rafting on the Nizina/Chitina watershed, and features two National Park Service cabins available on a first come, first served basis.
