Explore This Park

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  • Things To Do

Things To Do

Spectacular wilderness adventure is easy to find in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. There's something for everyone, whether you want to dip your paddle, spin a fly rod, stretch your legs, or just watch wildness in motion. Figuring out what you want your adventure to be is the first step on your journey to the park.

 

Canoeing is one way to explore the many lakes that dot the park and preserve's landscape.

Photo courtesy of Annie Passarello

 

Recreational Activities

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  Brown Bear Viewing

  Watch "A Day on the Lake Clark National Park Coastline," learn where to go see bears, & become familiar with bear viewing best practices.

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  Get Your Hike On

  Port Alsworth Day Hikes

  Explore the Tanalian Trails

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  Camping and Backpacking

  The park offers outstanding tundra hiking with both base-camping and point to point backpacking trip options.

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  Kayaking and Canoeing

  Kayaking and canoeing are wonderful ways for experienced paddlers to explore the lakes.

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  Visit Dick Proenneke's Cabin

  Plan your trip to the home of one of Alaska's foremost wilderness icons.

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  Fishing

  Anglers ply the waters of streams and lakes annually. The park is known for its outstanding fishing.

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  Biking

  Winter biking is a fantastic way to explore the park. Fat tire bikes work particularly well on snow and frozen lakes.

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  Spend the night

  Priest Rock Public Use Cabin

  Reserve a Backcountry Cabin on Lake Clark

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  Power Boating

  Guided boat trips and boat rentals are possible on the 42-mile long Lake Clark, and a power boat is a fantastic way of exploring the park.

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  River Rafting

  Many Alaskans think of rivers as travel corridors whether they are frozen for easy winter travel or flowing in the summer.

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  Birdwatching

  With 187 species documented in the park, Lake Clark is a fantastic place to visit for birdwatching.

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  Hunting

  Sport hunting and trapping are permitted in the national preserve. State of Alaska rules and regulations apply.