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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve is America's largest national park, spanning 13.2 million acres of untamed Alaskan wilderness. This UNESCO World Heritage Site features North America's largest concentration of glaciers, including the massive Malaspina Glacier, and nine of the continent's sixteen highest peaks, including Mount St. Elias at 18,008 feet. The park preserves rich mining history through abandoned copper mining towns like Kennecott and McCarthy, while offering visitors spectacular opportunities to witness dramatic landscapes where massive ice fields meet volcanic peaks. Home to diverse wildlife including grizzly bears, Dall sheep, and caribou, this remote wilderness represents one of the last truly wild places on Earth, combining geological wonders with cultural heritage spanning thousands of years of indigenous and pioneer history.

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park interactive AR souvenir coins with NFC technology

Your Digital Journey Through Alaska's Wilderness

Six Featured AR Experiences with Smart Souvenir Coins

Mount St. Elias Peak Experience

Unlock a stunning 3D flyover of the 18,008-foot Mount St. Elias, the second-highest peak in the United States. Experience virtual time-lapse animations showing seasonal changes and witness the dramatic convergence of tectonic plates that created these towering peaks through interactive AR geology layers.

Malaspina Glacier AR Tour

Explore the largest piedmont glacier in North America through augmented reality. View cross-sections revealing ice layers thousands of years old, watch accelerated glacier movement animations, and learn about climate change impacts through before-and-after comparative AR overlays with historical photographs.

Kennecott Copper Mine Virtual History

Step back to the early 1900s with AR reconstructions of the historic Kennecott mining operation at its peak. See virtual miners at work, machinery in operation, and explore the ingenious engineering of the 196-mile railroad. Interactive hotspots reveal personal stories of the multicultural mining community.

Wildlife Encounter AR Guide

Meet the park's incredible wildlife through life-sized AR projections. Observe grizzly bears, Dall sheep, caribou, and wolves in their natural behaviors. Access detailed biological information, hear authentic animal sounds, and learn safety protocols through an interactive virtual ranger guide.

Ahtna Indigenous Heritage

Discover 10,000 years of Ahtna Athabascan cultural heritage through AR storytelling. View traditional tools and artifacts in 3D, listen to elder narratives in native languages with translations, and explore seasonal migration patterns and traditional territories through interactive custom AR mapping features.

Volcanic Forces Experience

Witness the dramatic volcanic geology that shaped this landscape through AR simulations. Watch Mount Wrangell's active volcanic crater steam and bubble, explore lava flow patterns, and understand the Pacific Ring of Fire connection through interactive tectonic plate visualizations and eruption timelines.

Where to Get Your Smart Souvenir Coins

  • Copper Center Visitor Center: Purchase custom AR souvenir coins at the main park visitor center located at Mile 106.8 Richardson Highway, featuring the complete arTag™ Smart Souvenir Suite with embossed park emblems.
  • Kennecott Visitor Center: Available at the historic mining town gift shop, featuring special edition interactive coins with copper mine designs and NFC smart sticker technology for instant WebAR access.
  • McCarthy Lodge & Museum: Pick up your smart souvenir coins at this gateway community location, complete with DIY assembly kit including protective acrylic capsule and magnetic display options.
  • Online Pre-Order: Reserve your custom NFC souvenir coins online before your visit and collect them at any park location, ensuring availability during peak wilderness exploration seasons.
Premium Package: Each arTag™ kit includes a high-quality embossed metal coin, NFC smart sticker with QR code backup, soft magnet backing, protective capsule, and scratch-off activation card with unique access code for personalized AR guide service.

How to Use Your Interactive AR Coins

Step 1: Tap or Scan to Launch

Simply tap the NFC smart sticker with your smartphone or scan the QR code to instantly launch the WebAR application in your browser—no app download required. The custom souvenir coin becomes your gateway to immersive digital experiences.

Step 2: Activate Your Experience

Scratch off the code on your activation card and enter it on first use to unlock your personalized AR guide service. This ensures your smart souvenir coins are securely linked to your unique digital collection and wilderness journey.

Step 3: Scan Featured Exhibits

Use your phone's camera through the WebAR interface to scan designated markers at the six featured locations throughout the park. Each scan unlocks immersive 3D models, virtual guides, historical reconstructions, and interactive content about Wrangell-St. Elias.

Step 4: Revisit Anytime, Anywhere

Your custom NFC souvenir coins serve as a permanent portal to your collected AR experiences. Tap your interactive coins anytime after your visit to relive memories, share content, and access updated information about America's largest national park wilderness.

Benefits of Smart Souvenir Coins for Wrangell-St. Elias

Premium Revenue Stream

Generate high-margin revenue through custom AR souvenir coins that visitors value as collectible keepsakes. The premium positioning of interactive NFC coins commands higher price points than traditional souvenirs while delivering exceptional perceived value through digital experiences.

Extended Visitor Engagement

Transform one-time visits into lasting relationships as guests use their smart souvenir coins to revisit AR experiences long after leaving the park. The custom coins serve as tangible reminders that encourage repeat visitation and ongoing connection with wilderness conservation messages.

Social Media Growth

Build and maintain follower base through WebAR application integration with park social media accounts. Visitors sharing their interactive coin experiences create authentic user-generated content, expanding reach and attracting new audiences to this remote Alaskan wilderness destination.

Enhanced Educational Impact

Deliver deeper learning experiences through AR guide service that makes complex geological, ecological, and historical concepts accessible and engaging. Custom souvenir coins enable visitors to explore content at their own pace, improving comprehension and appreciation of park significance.

Valuable Visitor Insights

Gather anonymized analytics through NFC souvenir coins to understand which exhibits generate most interest, peak engagement times, and visitor journey patterns. These insights inform future exhibit development, staffing decisions, and marketing strategies for the park's vast wilderness areas.

Distinctive Brand Positioning

Position Wrangell-St. Elias as an innovative, forward-thinking destination that combines Alaska's wild heritage with cutting-edge technology. The unique smart souvenir coins create memorable experiences that distinguish the park from other wilderness destinations and enhance its reputation for excellence.

Ready to Transform Your Visitor Experience?

Discover how arTag™ Smart Souvenir Coins with NFC technology and AR guide service can create unforgettable interactive experiences while generating premium revenue for your venue. Join leading attractions using custom souvenir coins to engage, educate, and build lasting connections with visitors.

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