The area around Wrangell St. Elias feels much different from Denali. There are lots of the same plants, but at the same time lots of new ones. Trees here tend to grow taller, and in greater variety. Wrangell St. Elias is also super desolate and extremely low-key, despite the fact that it's the largest national park in the U.S. (13 million acres, the majority of it unaccessible). Denali now seems much more lively, populated, and somewhat touristy (but in a good way). The atmosphere at Denali is one of encouragement in getting lost in the wilderness, not taking trails, etc. Well, if you get lost in the wilderness at Wrangell St. Elias, you're probably screwed, because there's no one around. Which can be a good thing too.
These pink flowers are absolutely everywhere
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