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Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve
Located along the Canadian border in central Alaska, the preserve protects 115 miles of the 1,800-mile Yukon River and the entire Charley River basin. Yukon-Charley National Preserve encompasses 2,523,509 acres (1,021,232 hectares). Of this, 2,249,071 acres (910170.4 hectares) are Federal and 274,438 acres (111,061.6 hectares) are non-federal. Among the unique features of Yukon-Charley are its peregrine falcon and Dall sheep populations as well as a cultural history spanning thousands of years.
Numerous rustic cabins and historic sites are reminders of the importance of the Yukon River during the 1898 gold rush. Paleontological and archeological sites here add much to our knowledge of the environment thousands of years ago. Peregrine falcons nest in the high bluffs overlooking the river, while the rolling hills that make up the preserve are home to an abundant array of wildlife. The Charley, a 100-mile long wild river, is considered by many to be the most spectacular river in Alaska.
DESIGNATIONS
National Monument - December 1, 1978
National Preserve - December 2, 1980
Information and photos courtesy of the National Park Service (NPS)
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