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Wrangell-St. Elias
- Location & Contact Information
- Address: Mile 105.5 Old Richardson Highway Copper Center AK 99573
- Telephone Number: +1-907-822-5234
- Official Website: [1]
- Overview
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is a United States National Park in southern Alaska. It was established in 1980 by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. The park area is included in an International Biosphere Reserve and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the largest national park in the United States by area, covering an area of 20,587 mi� (53,321 km�), or over 13 million acres (53,000 km�). The Anchorage ; two rough gravel roads (the McCarthy Road and the Nabesna Road) wind through the park, making much of the interior accessible for backcountry camping and hiking. Chartered aircraft also fly into the park. Wrangell-St. Elias received 61,085 visitors in 2007 and is quickly gaining popularity through its combination of size, remoteness, and accessibility.[1]
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