UNESCO - Glacier Bay NP - Riggs Glacier Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve - Riggs Glacier - These parks comprise an impressive complex of glaciers and high peaks on both sides of the border between Canada (Yukon Territory and British Columbia) and the United States (Alaska).The spectacular natural landscapes are home to many grizzly bears, caribou and Dall's sheep. The site contains the largest non-polar icefield in the world. Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is located in Southeast Alaska west of Juneau and covers. The park and preserve cover a total of 5'037 sq mi (13'045 km2). The Riggs Glacier is an 17-mile-long (27 km) retrating glacier. It begins on the southern slope of the Takhinsha Mountains and flows south-southeast to the head of Muir Inlet. World Heritage Sites in the USA - Name: Yellowstone National Park Country: United States of America Location: Alaska Site: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve - Riggs Glacier - Inscription: 1979 Category: Natural (vii)(viii)(ix)(x) Unesco Ref: 72 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.