General Information


Park History General Information Current Events Frequently Asked Questions Other Links Alaska Natural History Assoc.		General Information Lake Clark National Park and Preserve was established for several significant reasons: superb scenery, fish and wildlife protection, wilderness values and watershed preservation. Representing a microcosm of Alaska within its boundaries, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve protects crucial natural and cultural resources for future generations to enjoy. To find more information on the topics listed below go to our Science and Nature page.
		Lake Clark National Park and Preserve protects the amazing features of the area such as, active volcanoes, glaciers, wild rivers, waterfalls, glacial lakes, and alpine meadows.
		The Lake Clark watershed is a significant part of the greater Bristol Bay watershed. Bristol Bay is the world's largest Sockeye salmon fishery. Protecting a portion of that watershed for the perpetuation of the salmon fishery is part of Lake Clark's significance.
		Lake Clark contains four of the five biotic zones found in Alaska. These include the tundra, riparian, coastal, and forest zones. The park with it diverse landscapes is home to a variety of wildlife, including caribou, Dall sheep, brown bears, bald eagles, and peregrine falcons.
		The Kijik National Historic Landmark is the largest known Athapaskan archeological sites in Alaska.
		Lake Clark's designated wilderness can literally be one man's wilderness.... yours. Wilderness, an area "untrammeled by man... retaining its primeval character and influence, without permanent improvements or human habitation...with outstanding opportunities for solitude or a primitive and unconfined type of recreation".