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Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
Bugs
Lots of mosquitos flying around a persons back as they float down the Koyukuk River.
NPS Photograph Don Pendergrast
Koyukuk Mosquitos

Although mosquitoes are generally worse in July, they can be a problem at any time throughout the summer and fall. Visitors to Gates of the Arctic and its associated communities should be prepared with more than one kind of mosquito protection.

Head nets, bug coats, long pants and assorted insect repellants are all good things to have with you for your trip into the Brooks Range. Head nets and bug coats often work best with a billed cap.

 
Person paddling down the Noatak River.  

Did You Know?
The Noatak drainage that begins in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve and continues through the Noatak Preserve is an internationally recognized biosphere reserve.

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Last Updated: July 31, 2006 at 16:42 EST