Wrangell-St Elias National Park
Kennicott Glacier Lodge is located in the center of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in eastern Alaska. This 13.2 million acre jewel has been called by the United States Congress "the premier mountain wilderness in North America". It was recognized by the United Nations for its "outstanding universal value to mankind ...(part of the) heritage of all nations of the world".
Wrangell-St. Elias is the largest National Park in the USA, the size of six Yellowstones, and larger than Vermont and New Hampshire put together! The eastern border of Wrangell-St. Elias adjoins Kluane National Park in Canada.
Wrangell-St. Elias and Kluane, together with Glacier Bay National Park (US) and Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park (Canada), make up a 24.3 million acre World Heritage Site, so designated by the United Nations for its unique beauty and natural splendor.
On your visit here you will see rugged mountains, spectacular glaciers, wild rivers, and remote valleys. There is wildlife such as moose, bear, Dall sheep, and mountain goats. If you like outdoor activities, you'll find lots to do here. All of the things Alaska is famous for are waiting to be discovered by you!
Wrangell-St. Elias is a new National Park which was formed in 1980. This is a wilderness park with few amenities, campgrounds, or designated trails. Relatively undiscovered, Wrangell-St. Elias gets about one-tenth the number of visitors as Denali National Park. It's not for everyone, but those adventurous enough to find it will be rewarded by an unspoiled wilderness of peace and solitude.
There are only two roads which lead into Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, and one of them is the 60 mile Chitina-McCarthy road, a State maintained gravel road which follows the abandoned railroad route to the ghost town of Kennicott. At the end of this road you will find the Alaskan "bush" communities of McCarthy and Kennicott, where a few hardy souls still make their homes. At Kennicott you will find the Kennicott Glacier Lodge, a wilderness lodge built by local residents who want to share this fantastic country with you!
For more information about the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve, you should contact:
Superintendent
Wrangell - St. Elias National Park
PO Box 439
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-5234
Or visit the website at WRANGELL - St. ELIAS NATIONAL PARK
