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Delayed Opening of Kennecott
Due to lingering snow and frozen water lines, the park has delayed the opening of Kennecott NHL visitor center until June 1. The rest of Kennecott/McCarthy is open. Most NPS buildings will not be open until June 1. More »
Photo Gallery
Midnight light on Mount Wrangell
It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words. The following pages explore some of the many natural and cultural resources which make Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve unique.
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Did You Know?
The name “Chitina”, meaning “copper river” in the Ahtna tongue, has
undergone quite an evolution. In 1870, William Dall, USGS, spelled
it “Chechitno” and “Chetchitno”. In 1885, explorer Henry T. Allen used
the term “Chittyna”.