Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve is an American national park and preserve managed by the National Park Service in south central Alaska. The park and preserve were established in 1980 by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. Of all the National Parks, this one is the biggest or covers the most area
Address: Alaska
Established: December 1, 1978
Number of visitors: 79,450
The largest U.S. national park, it is the size of six Yellowstone National Parks, with peaks upon peaks and glaciers after glaciers. Follow any braided river or stream to its source and you will find either a receding, advancing, or tidewater glacier. The park lets you sample representative Alaska wildlife as well as historic mining sites.Hike its mountains,float its rivers, ski its glaciers, or fly over this landscape and you witness living geology. You sense discovery, the feeling you might be the first to see such sights.
https://www.nps.gov/wrst/whats-so-special.htm
Address: Alaska
Established: December 1, 1978
Number of visitors: 79,450
The largest U.S. national park, it is the size of six Yellowstone National Parks, with peaks upon peaks and glaciers after glaciers. Follow any braided river or stream to its source and you will find either a receding, advancing, or tidewater glacier. The park lets you sample representative Alaska wildlife as well as historic mining sites.Hike its mountains,float its rivers, ski its glaciers, or fly over this landscape and you witness living geology. You sense discovery, the feeling you might be the first to see such sights.
https://www.nps.gov/wrst/whats-so-special.htm
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