Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
National park · Kenai Peninsula Borough
Alaska
Highlights
Remote park with tundra, mountains, lakes, and wildlife
Remote park with tundra, mountains, lakes, and wildlife
"Known for being among the country's least-visited parks, this remote area typically avoids the large summer crowds seen elsewhere, offering a quieter wilderness experience. Because of staffing and access challenges, visitors should prepare to be self-reliant, check for up-to-date service and access information, and pack necessary food, water, and navigation gear." - Stephanie Vermillion Stephanie Vermillion Stephanie Vermillion is a travel journalist and photographer covering culture and adventure for Travel + Leisure Outside, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A remote Alaska park that cannot be reached by car and requires small-plane travel, prized by readers for its solitude and pristine, wild landscapes." - Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, where she edits the Discoveries section of the print magazine and develops longer stories focusing on food, wine, and spirits. She has previously worked at Food & Wine and in the writing program at NYU Abu Dhabi. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A remote, 42-mile-long Alaskan lake reachable only by bush plane or float plane, framed by snowcapped peaks, boreal forest, and whitewater rivers; main activities include fishing, kayaking, wildlife-watching, weeklong hikes, and backcountry camping, with tiny Port Alsworth providing a visitor center, kayak rentals, guide services, outfitters, a post office, and lodging." - Joe Yogerst Joe Yogerst Joe Yogerst is a writer, editor, and photographer with over three decades of experience covering travel. His articles have appeared in The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Time, and he has worked on more than 40 books for National Geographic. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A national park in Alaska known for its stunning wilderness and wildlife." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s
"I treat Lake Clark as part of the bear-country group of parks that necessitate robust food-storage practices and pre-trip safety reading." - Jessica Chapel
