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Wrangell-St.
Elias National Park
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.
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 pipeline.
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. |
