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WRANGELL-ST. ELIAS
NATIONAL PARK
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With its grand vistas and boundless landscapes, Wrangell-St. Elias exceeds
even the most imaginative expectations for a park that has the distinction
of being the nation's largest.
Stretching along the Canadian border in scenic south central Alaska, this
robust land is quilted with wandering rivers, lakes, glaciers and some of
the most dramatic mountain ranges to be found in North America. In fact,
nine of the 16 highest peaks in the country are here, including the park's
namesakes - Mount St. Elias and Mount Wrangell, the latter an active volcano
that last erupted in 1911.
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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
With so much space – a whopping 13.2 million acres in all – you can imagine
the wide array of activities and exploring opportunities here. River
rafting, sport fishing, horseback riding and mountain biking are just some
of the options sure to appeal to the adventurer in you. Maybe you'd prefer a
stroll along one of the many meandering trails or a tour of the historic
Kennicott Copper Mill. You can even see a portion of the legendary Alaskan
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EXQUISITE ACCOMMODATIONS
Whatever your pleasure, your itinerary can be planned in front of a roaring
fire at our newest Alaskan outpost, the exquisite Copper River Princess
Wilderness Lodge. Nestled on a bluff near the entrance to the park, this
exclusive retreat is staffed by friendly and informed members of the
Princess family who are expert at mapping out customized park tours.
A THRIVING NATIONAL TREASURE
Two main roads travel deep into the heart of the park and provide easy
access to a number of remote points of interest. But if you've ever dreamed
of soaring over treetops like an eagle, a flightseeing tour of the park may
be your ticket. There's certainly no shortage of breathtaking sights to see.
With more than 150 glaciers making their way down the slopes of the three
mountain ranges that converge here, Wrangell-St. Elias is a living, thriving
national treasure.
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