Lake Clark NP

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is a land of stunning beauty. The park is situated about 100 miles southwest of Anchorage, and is home to many streams and lakes vital to the Bristol Bay salmon fishery, including its namesake Lake Clark. The park protects rainforests along the coastline of Cook Inlet, alpine tundra, glaciers, glacial lakes, major salmon-bearing rivers, and two volcanoes, Mount Redoubt and Mount Iliamna. Mount Redoubt is active, erupting in 1989 and 2009. Access to the park is only possible via boat or plane, as there is no road access. The wide variety of ecosystems in the park mean that virtually all major Alaskan animals, terrestrial and marine, may be seen in and around the park. Salmon, particularly sockeye salmon, play a major role in the ecosystem and the local economy. Visitors to the park can enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, birdwatching, and much more. Lake Clark National Park is one of the most remote and most rewarding of America's treasured places.