Noatak National Preserve

As one of North America's largest mountain-ringed river basins with an intact ecosystem, the Noatak River environs features some of the Artic's finest arrays of plants and animals. The river is classified as a national wild and scenic river, and offers surperlative wilderness float-trip opportunities - from deep in the Brooks Range to the tidewater of the Chukchi Sea.

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

By Plane
Access to the Park: to get to Kotzebue, fly with Alaska Airlines from Anchorage or Fairbanks. From Kotzebue to the Parklands, 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
• Bird Watching
• Cross Country Skiing
• Dogmushing

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