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Lake Clark National Park & PreserveDena'ina Athabascan hunters in their kayak in 1921. Photo courtesy Robert W. Vreeland
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Lake Clark National Park & Preserve
Pets
 

Leashed pets are permitted in the park and preserve. However, we strongly encourage you to leave your pets at home, for your safety, their safety, and the health of the ecosystem. Dogs running loose can bring enraged bears or moose back to their owners. They can also harrass or kill local wildlife, and leave waste that can pollute streams and introduce diseases. If you must bring your pet, remember that it must be leashed at ALL times, and that you must properly dispose of its waste.

Dogs can be a hazard to wildlife if not leashed.
Want to bring your best friend to Alaska?
Pets are discouraged in most wilderness areas, but some lodging is pet friendly.
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Surfbirds are threatened by development and the possibility of oil spills.  

Did You Know?
The nest and eggs of the surfbird were a mystery until 1926. The species is extraordinarily far-ranging, and in winter is found from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego in southern Chile.

Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST