• Winter in the Wrangells

    Wrangell - St Elias

    National Park & Preserve Alaska

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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 »

Closures

The Superintendent may close an area of the park or restrict its use in order to prevent resource damage, facilitate scientific research, provide for public safety, or avoid user conflicts. Such closures or restrictions may be short or long term. Except in emergencies, significant closures will be published as rulemaking in the Federal Register.

Closures or restrictions listed here may not be all inclusive. Visitors should be aware of posted closure signs, fences or other barricades, notices on park bulletin boards, as well as notices in local newspapers. Any or all of these may be used to announce a closure.

Current Closures:

Nabesna Road ORV Trail Closures

Did You Know?

House destryed by 1964 earthquake

Since 1889, Alaska has experienced 10 earthquakes with a magnitude
greater than 8.0 on the Richter scale