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    Wrangell - St Elias

    National Park & Preserve Alaska

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  • Park to Burn Piles of Debris to Reduce Fire Risk

    Wrangell St Elias National Park and Preserve wildland fire staff will burn piles of debris consisting of trees and brush beginning April 23 through May 3. More More »

Visitor Centers

Park Headquarters Visitor Center
Stop by any of the park's visitor centers to plan your visit and learn about Wrangell-St. Elias.
 

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve has various visitor contact points. Each of these facilities is staffed by professional interpretive park rangers who can assist you with a variety of services.

The rangers' first-hand knowledge of the park is a great asset to you as you plan activities and learn about the special, unique features of the area.

Bear Resistant Food Containers (BRFCs) are available at all visitor contact stations except the McCarthy Road Information Station.

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Did You Know?

Copper River Delta

The Copper River, which deposits 75 million tons of sediment annually into its delta and the Gulf of Alaska, has built up a layer of silt 600 feet deep.  During summer months, the daily sediment transport can be 750,000 cubic feet, one of the largest river sediment loads known.