Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve

Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve is located in Yakutat Borough, in the state of Alaska, United States. The park and preserve includes the entire Wrangell range and a large portion of the Saint Elias Mountains, which include most of the highest peaks in the United States and Canada. Mount Saint Elias is the second-highest mountain in both Canada and the United States after Denali.

Park Purpose

As stated in the foundation document:

The purpose of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is to maintain the natural scenic beauty of the diverse geologic, glacial, and riparian dominated landscapes, and to protect the attendant wildlife populations and their habitats; to ensure continued access for a wide range of wilderness-based recreational opportunities; to provide continued opportunities for subsistence use.