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Wrangell–St. Elias NP, Alaska
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Mount Wrangell is a shield volcano with a summit elevation of 14,163 feet, and it last erupted in 1902.
The volcano's summit area is home to several fumaroles, which are openings that emit steam and gases, indicating ongoing volcanic activity.
Mount Wrangell is located within the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, the largest national park in the United States.
The Nabesna Glacier, one of the longest valley glaciers in North America, flows from the slopes of Mount Wrangell.
The volcano was named in honor of Baron Ferdinand von Wrangel, a Russian explorer and naval officer.
The area is home to diverse wildlife, including Dall sheep, grizzly bears, and caribou, thriving in the park's varied ecosystems.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is part of the Kluane/Wrangell-St. Elias/Glacier Bay/Tatshenshini-Alsek UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its natural beauty and geological significance.
