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Shamrock Mining Plan of Operations and Environmental Assessment Released for Public Review/Comment
The Park has released for public review the Shamrock Mining Plan of Operations and Environmental Assessment. The EA is available for public review and comment for one month. All comments must be submitted by July 3, 2013. More »
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Chisana River Fire Grows, Impacts the Copper River Valley
Smoke from the Chisana River Fire impacted the Copper River basin on the evening of July 18. Because the fire continues to grow anticipate varying levels of smoke impacting the area. The fire grew from 7,718 acres on June 17 to 25,566 acres. More »
Ranger Minutes
Ranger Minutes are short audiocasts or videocasts in which a park ranger shares interesting stories and information about Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve. Current Ranger Minutes are listed below, and more are sure to come. Check back often or subscribe for the latest installment of the Wrangell-St. Elias Ranger Minute. 
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Wrangell Mountain Range The Wrangell Volcanos Fast Connection Slower Connection Quicktime Ranger Tom explains the formation of the volcanic Wrangell Mountains and identifies many of the most prominent peaks. 
What's so special about the Copper River? The Copper River Fast Connection Slower Connection Quicktime Join Wrangell-St. Elias interpretive ranger Alyssum and discover why the Copper River is the lifeblood of Alaska's Copper River Valley. 
The battle between aspen and spruce. The Boreal Forest Fast Connection Slower Connection Quicktime Join Interpretive Ranger Phil as he illustrates the fascinating life-cycle of the boreal forest, the largest terrestrial biome on earth. 
The "Circle of Life" Salmon Tales Fast Connection Slower Connection Quicktime During the summer months, the Copper River is filled with salmon. Join Ranger Bev as she shares the fascinating life history of these fish. 
Have fun, but be safe! Backcountry Safety Ranger Smitty describes a few of the special considerations for safe backcountry travel in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. 
What's Blooming? Common Wildflowers of The Wrangells Fast Connection Slower Connection Quicktime Join interpretive ranger Brianna as she describes the wide array of summer flowers that are often seen along park roads and trails. 
The amazing construction and operation of the "impossible railway." Copper River & Northwestern Railway Fast Connection Slower Connection Quicktime Join Ranger Sarah for a trip through the construction of the "impossible northern railway" that transported Kennecott's copper ore to the coast of Alaska. |
Did You Know?
Hubbard Glacier, one of the largest and most active tidewater glaciers in North America, was named in 1899 for Gardiner G. Hubbard (1822-1897), the first president of the National Geographic Society.