Agnostik
National Park & Preserve · AK

Gates Of The Arctic National Park & Preserve

This vast landscape does not contain any roads or trails. Visitors discover intact ecosystems where people have lived with the land for over ten thousand years. Wild rivers meander through glacier-carved valleys, caribou migrate along age-old trails, endless summer light fades into aurora-lit night skies of winter. Virtually unchanged, except by the forces of nature.

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Photos

Aerial view of the Alatna River as it winds through a valley
Aerial view of the Alatna River as it winds through a valley
Alpenglow on the granite cliffs of mountains
A spring alpenglow brightens the granite walls of the Arrigetch Peaks
A hiker crosses a stream with mountains in the background
A hiker crosses a stream and enters Oolah Valley.
Handful of blueberries
Pausing to pick blueberries can result in a handful of delicious snacks.
Two hikers climb up a mountain pass
Hikers choose river valleys as corridors when hiking over mountain passes.

Activities

  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Canoe or Kayak Camping
  • Climbing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Hiking
  • Backcountry Hiking
  • Off-Trail Permitted Hiking
  • Hunting and Gathering
  • Hunting
  • Paddling
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Whitewater Rafting
  • Junior Ranger Program