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Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve
Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve is a national park in United States, established in 1980, covering 33,683 km² (13,005 sq mi). It is the #2 largest of United States's 77 national parks. Largest United States national park and national preserve in south-central Alaska.
- Area
- 33,683 km²
- Established
- 1980
- IUCN
- V: Protected Landscape/Seascape
- Nearest airport
- GKN · 154 km
Nearest airports to Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve
- 1 GKN154 kmstraight line
- 2 CDV172 kmstraight line
- 3 ORT178 kmstraight line
More about Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve
Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve is one of 77 national parks in the United States — largest United States national park and national preserve in south-central Alaska. It covers 33,683 km² (3,368,300 ha) — about 21.4 times the size of London, making it the #2 largest national park in the United States (18.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1980, 46 years ago — the first national parks in the United States date back to 1861. It is listed in IUCN category V: Protected Landscape/Seascape — a protected landscape shaped by people and nature together.
Visiting Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve
The closest airport is Gulkana Airport (GKN), about 154 km away — around 3 h 20 min by car; alternatively Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV, 172 km).
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