Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve is an American national park and preserve managed by the National Park Service in south central Alaska. The park and preserve were established in 1980 by the See more

Access to the park is open all year, and most of the park facilities are open from May to September, although some locations open as late as the end of May and close in mid … See more

Early history and exploration
Archeological evidence indicates that humans entered the Wrangell Mountains about 1000 AD. The Ahtna people settled in small groups along … See more

As stated in the foundation document:
The purpose of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is to maintain the natural scenic beauty … See more

Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve includes the entire Wrangell range, the western portion of the Saint Elias Mountains and … See more

The southern part of Alaska is composed of a series of terranes that have been pushed against the North American landmass by the action of plate tectonics. The See more

The climate of the park's interior is dominated by long, cold winters in which temperatures may remain below freezing for five months. Nighttime low temperatures can … See more