Economy and Transportation Glennallen is the business hub of the Copper River region. Local businesses serve area communities and Glenn Highway traffic, providing gasoline, supplies and services, schools and medical care. State highway maintenance and federal offices are in Glennallen. A visitors information center and several RV parks serve independent travelers. Construction of the Wrangell St. Elias Visitor Center and National Park Headquarters will begin in 1997.
Unemployment is low.
Five residents hold commercial fishing permits. Offices for the Bureau of Land Management, Alaska State Troopers, and the Dept. of Fish and Game are located here. There are several small farms in the area. The Glenn and Richardson Highways provide year-round road access to Anchorage, Fairbanks and other areas of the state. Brenwick's Airport provides public air access, and scheduled services are available.