Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve - 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. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve was established in 1980, covering 20'578 sq mi (53'321 km2). The park includes a large portion of the Saint Elias Mountains, which include most of the highest peaks in the United States and Canada, yet are within 10 miles (16 km) of tidewater, one of the highest reliefs in the world. World Heritage Sites in the USA - Name: Yellowstone National Park Country: United States of America Location: Alaska Site: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve 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.