Wiseman Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
census designated place in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States
About Wiseman
The town was founded as a mining community by persons who had abandoned the town ofColdfootin the 1910s (dates vary by source from 1912-1919). In 1930, a stay by noted wilderness activist and novelist Robert Marshall led to the writing of the classic Alaskan novelArctic Villageabout the town, labeling it "the happiest civilization of which I have knowledge." In the early 1990s a bridge was finally built over the Koyukuk River, connecting Wiseman with the Dalton Highway. Remember that everything in the town isprivate property, so be sure to meet a resident to give you a tour before walking aimlessly about the town.
Where to Stay in Wiseman
- 🏨Arctic Getaway Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨Boreal Lodge
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