This interesting historical) site is easy to reach from the town of Wrangell, and is located about a mile from the ferry terminal. Petroglyph Beach, as the name implies, features over 40 petroglyphs, or carved rocks depicting animals, designs, and figures etched in by the area's natives thousands of years ago. As is the case with many artists, the motivation remains unknown. It may have been religious, historical, commemorating wars or peace pacts or it may just have been the artistic drive of the native population.
Visitors are encouraged to make rubbings of the replicas that have been placed at the site and enjoy the views from the boardwalk and observation deck.