United States Alaska
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
A vast Alaskan park boasting North America's largest collection of glaciers and peaks over 16,000 feet, including the 2nd highest mountain.
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Welcome to the largest single protected wilderness in the whole of the United States. At Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, think large, then double it! Not including adjoining preserves, there’s a compass-spinning eight million acres to get through in these parts. That’s enough to merge 5,400-meter-high Mount Saint Elias (the second-tallest peak in the country) and the sprawling Malaspina Glacier (one of the biggest by area on the continent). Of course, it’s a rather impenetrable place, but the jaw-dropping Edgerton Highway does offer access from the west.
jrfrancis 3 years ago
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve is the largest national park in the United States, and it is an outstanding example of Alaska's unparalleled natural beauty and ecological diversity. This impressive reserve encompasses majestic mountains, towering glaciers, and pristine wilderness that are home to an abundance of wildlife. As a World Heritage Site, visitors can experience the park's remarkable natural wonders, cultural heritage and rich history, making it a must-see destination in North America.
seeker 1 year ago
Most of the 79,000 annual visitors to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park are stopover cruise shippers that hop in and hop out to see the Hubbard Glacier in Yakutat Bay. Few will venture deeper in where you can spy the sleeping giant of Mount Sanford and Mount Saint Elias (a border mountain that reigns as the second highest in both the US and Canada!).
jrfrancis 3 years ago
Located in Alaska, Wrangell-St Elias National Park is the largest national park in the US, featuring a rugged combination of volcanic and glacial landscapes.
seeker 3 years ago
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Map of National Parks in the US
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