Kobuk Valley National Park

Kobuk Valley National Park is encircled by the Baird and Waring mountain ranges. The park povides protection for several important geographic features, including the central portion of the Kobuk River, the 25-sqaure-mile Great Kobuk Sand Dunes, and the Little Kobuk and Hunt River dunes.

Sand created by the grinding action of ancient glaciers has been carried to the Kobuk Valley by both wind and water. Dunes now cover much of the southern portion of the Kobuk Valley, where they are naturally stabilized by vegetation. River bluffs, composed of sand and standing as high as 150 feet, hold permafrost ice wedges and the fossils of Ice Age mammals.

PO Box 1029
Kotzebue, AK 99752
907-442-3890 - Headquarters
907-442-3760 - summer Visitor Information

By Plane
Commercial airlines provide service from Anchorage or Fairbanks to Nome and Kotzebue. From either location, visitors may fly with various air taxi operators. There are scheduled flights to villages and chartered flights to specific park areas. Summer access may include motorized/non-motorized watercraft, aircraft, or by foot. Winter access may include snowmobiles, aircraft or by foot.

Expect high winds throughout the year and short, mild, cool sunny summers. Experience 24 hours of daylight for one month and a long, severe, harsh, extremely cold winter with about one hour of daylight by December 1. The area recieves 10-12" precipitation annually. For back country hiking/camping, wear plenty of warm clothing, dress in layers, and use rain gear. Wear sturdy hiking boots and waders for wet terrain.

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.

• Boating
• Camping
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Wildlife Viewing
• Backpacking
• Cross Country Skiing
• Dogmushing

Recommended Activities
Throughout the year educational and interpretive programs are offered at the Kotzebue Public Lands Information Center. Activities include camping, hiking, backpacking, wildlife observations and photography.