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Lake Clark National Park & Preserve Wild blueberries ripen in late summer in Lake Clark.
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Lake Clark National Park and Preserve

Established in 1980 to protect scenic beauty (volcanoes, glaciers, wild rivers, and waterfalls), populations of fish and wildlife, watersheds essential for red salmon, and the traditional lifestyle of local residents, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve provides visitors with a true wilderness experience.
 

The Telaquana Trail

The Telaquana Trail is not a trail in the modern sense, but an historic route, running from Telaquana Lake to the outlet of the Kijik River on Lake Clark. The route is a traditional Dena'ina Athabascan corridor connecting the Stony River/Mulchatna country to the Lake Clark area. Hiking parts of the route has become a popular recreation choice for visitors.


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Active Volcanoes

Iliamna and Redoubt are two active volcanoes in Lake Clark National Park. Iliamna has not erupted in historic time, but is frequently seen steaming from its summit fumaroles. Redoubt's most recent eruptive period occurred during the spring of 2009. Redoubt dusted the region with volcanic ash and sent lahars (mudflows) down the Drift River. Both volcanoes are continuously monitored by the Alaska Volcano Observatory.


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Dick Proenneke, Lake Clark Wilderness Steward

Dick Proenneke built his cabin on Upper Twin Lake in 1968 using only hand tools. His uncompromising wilderness ethic became well-known and widely admired following the publication of two books and a documentary based on his journals.


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Anchorage, AK 99501

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Administrative Headquarters    Anchorage, AK
(907) 644-3626

Field Headquarters                  Port Alsworth, AK
(907) 781-2218

Climate

High latitude, complex topography and proximity to the Gulf of Alaska and Bristol Bay, influence the park's diverse climate regimes. The Lake Clark coast has a maritime subarctic climate. Over the mountains to the west, the park's interior climate is considered continental with cold winters and warm summers. Six remote weather stations located in and around Lake Clark are helping park scientists monitor climate. Access daily weather information from those stations by following this link:
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A Dall Sheep ram in the mountains of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve.

Did You Know?
Dall sheep are the only wild sheep in the world with a white coat. Because they prefer steep, mountainous habitat, spotting a sheep is a rare treat in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve.
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Last Updated: January 26, 2012 at 10:45 MST

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