Chistochina was originally an Athabascan fish camp along the Copper River. Later a telegraph station was established here on the Eagle Trail, which took miners to the Klondike Gold Rush.
The inhabitants are about 60 % Athabascan and 40% Caucasians. Hunting, trapping, berry picking, and getting fish from the fishwheels are important activities for many residents of Chistochina.
We have many skin sewers who make beautiful beaded moccasins, hats, gloves, purses, hair barretts, etc.
The Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is nearby but, the North entrance is 35 minutes away by car.
Mt. Sanford, at 16,237 feet, is viewable from our front deck.
Caribou cross here during their spring and fall migrations and can often be seen in the yard and crossing the road in front of the house. Travelers in the spring and fall need to keep an eye out for caribou crossing the road as they are seemingly across the road then turn and run back across the road after the driver has speeded up again.
Moose and bear are often seen by the observant person.
Trumpeter swans nest on area lakes during the summer months and can be seen in large flocks during their preparation for their migration in the spring and fall months.
Great Horned Owls and Bald Eagles nest in the area and can often be viewed with their young.
Chistochina Bed and Breakfast is located about 1 mile north of the Chistochina River on the Tok Cutoff and on the West side of the road.
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