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We've pretty much made it our practice to stay home over Fourth of July. As teachers we had summers off and could go on the road when others were working. Two years ago we went with a group to bike the Denali Highway over the Fourth. That's when we met the A Family. So, here we were back out on the Fourth.
The National Park Service Visitor's Guide for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park says
During its height, over 100 people lived in McCarthy... When the Kennecott mine ceased operations in 1938, McCarthy shriveled into a sleepy, isolated town.The 97-98 Milepost said McCarthy's population was 25. That would probably mean year round.
Take that into consideration when you watch the Fireworks Video. This event was held at the Glacier View Campground, about 1/4 mile from the footbridge over the Kennicott River and into the town of McCarthy.
Even waiting until midnight, it still isn't really dark enough in Alaska in the summer to have great fireworks, but you can still have fun. All sound was recorded with the video.
This is great! You need to work for the dept. of tourism-- while they show "places you can see in Alaska!" you take your visitors with you!
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