In this state, Knife Creek Gorge and the River Lethe cut through the ashfall of Novarupta in a national park. The Messenger Feast was once celebrated in this state while the Nalukataq ceremony is still practiced and involves tossing people on a blanket. The Ahtna River drains the Chugach Mountains in this state, which contains Mt. Redoubt and several other active volcanoes. Controversy has arisen 
In this state, Knife Creek Gorge and the River Lethe cut through the ashfall of Novarupta in a national park. The Messenger Feast was once celebrated in this state while the Nalukataq ceremony is still practiced and involves tossing people on a blanket. The Ahtna River drains the Chugach Mountains in this state, which contains Mt. Redoubt and several other active volcanoes. Controversy has arisen in this state over the potential contamination of Pebble Creek and (*) Bristol Bay by a copper and gold mine while another body of water in this state contains Bligh Reef. A bus along the Stampede Trail in this state was the home of Christopher McCandless until he starved to death in a national park named for a mountain called "The Big One," Denali. For 10 points, identify this state that includes Kodiak Island and the highest point in North America, Mt. McKinley.
In this state, Knife Creek Gorge and the River Lethe cut through the ashfall of Novarupta in a national park.