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Kobuk Valley National Park
Things To Do
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Boating, camping, hiking, backpacking, wildlife watching, photography, and fishing opportunities abound. With winter arctic survival skills and personal equipment, snow machining, skiing and dog mushing is also possible. Community programs are available in the summer at the Innaigvik Education and Information Center. Topics include natural and cultural history of the park, local research, local crafts and children’s activities. Schedules vary, so please call 907.442.3890 before your arrival to learn about upcoming programs.
There are no developed facilities in Kobuk Valley National Park. Access in summer is by plane or boat. Winter access is by plane or snow machine. Summer hikes in the Baird Mountains are popular, especially along ridgelines where walking is easier than on the lower level tundra. Floating the 350- mile Kobuk River is a great way to experience the park. Private land is frequently found along the river, so please detour around areas that show any signs of ownership. Anglers are required to follow Alaska state regulations, which are available at . Remember to pack warm clothing, as prevailing westerly winds may drop wind chill factors below freezing, even in summer.
Small planes may be chartered from Kotzebue or Bettles to land in the national park, or to fly over the area for a view of the river and mountains.
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Did You Know?
In 1940, archeologist J. Louis Giddings traveled down the Kobuk River on a homemade raft, with three young Native men as guides. They found many ancient house depressions, including one at Onion Portage in Kobuk Valley National Park. The site is now believed to be about 10,000 years old.
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Last Updated: April 16, 2007 at 15:59 EST |