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Jasper National Park protects a vast area of the Canadian Rockies in Alberta. Established in 1907, it is Canada’s largest national park encompassing over 10,878 square kilometers. The park features significant mountain landscapes including glaciers and abundant wildlife. It serves hikers, campers, p...
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park protects New Zealand’s Southern Alps. It features dramatic landscapes including Aoraki/Mount Cook, the nation's highest peak at 3,724 meters. The park is a significant destination for hikers, climbers and nature enthusiasts seeking alpine experiences within a protecte...
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve protects a unique Alaskan landscape shaped by massive glaciers. Located within Southeast Alaska, it features dramatic fjords, calving tidewater glaciers, and significant cultural importance to the Huna Tlingit people. The park is primarily for scientists studyi...
Mount Rainier National Park protects an active stratovolcano and surrounding landscapes within Washington State. The park’s notable features include the iconic mountain, numerous glaciers contributing to diverse ecosystems, and expansive meadows. It is a destination for hikers, climbers, scientists...
Kluane National Park and Reserve protects a vast region of the Yukon Territory in Canada. Established in 1972, it encompasses significant geological features including Mount Logan, the nation’s highest peak and numerous glaciers. The park is notable for its exceptional biodiversity and dramatic moun...
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve encompasses nearly 13.2 million acres in southeastern Alaska. It is the nation’s largest national park, renowned for its vast, untouched wilderness dominated by towering mountains and extensive glaciers. The park offers opportunities for backcountry expl...
Kenai Fjords National Park protects a dramatic Alaskan landscape featuring active tidewater glaciers and deep fjords within the Kenai Peninsula. The park showcases significant glacial activity including the Harding Icefield—one of North America’s largest. It is primarily for visitors interested in e...
Mount Aspiring National Park protects a significant area of the Southern Alps in New Zealand. It encompasses dramatic alpine landscapes including Mount Tihou/Tititea and numerous glaciers. The park is notable for its exceptional biodiversity and challenging hiking opportunities. It’s primarily used...
Westland Tai Poutini National Park protects a significant portion of the South Westland region of New Zealand. It encompasses diverse landscapes including coastal areas, ancient rainforests, and active Franz Josef and Fox glaciers. The park’s unique geological features and biodiversity make it impor...
Chasing Ice is a 2012 documentary film directed by Jeff Orlowski that follows environmental photographer James Balog. The film documents Balog's Extreme Ice Survey, a multi-year project placing time-lapse cameras across the Arctic to capture the rapid retreat of glaciers. By physically deploying and...
