It is a vital landscape for Indigenous communities who depend on the land just as their ancestors did for many generations. It is a wild and ecologically healthy landscape unlike any other.
Photo: NPS / Roy Wood
Bering Land Bridge National Preserve
Bering Land Bridge National Preserve lies at the continental crossroad that greatly influenced the distribution of life in the Western Hemisphere during the Pleistocene Epoch.
- LocationNome, AK
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
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Weather now27°F Overcast
- Alerts 2 active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Arctic
- Geothermal
- Hot Springs
- Volcanoes
Alerts (2)
CautionBroken Windsock at Serpentine Hot Springs The windsock at the Serpentine Hot Springs airstrip is broken, and the National Park Service is in the process of orderi… Read more
The windsock at the Serpentine Hot Springs airstrip is broken, and the National Park Service is in the process of ordering a replacement. At this time, we do not have an estimated date for when it will be reinstalled. Please use caution when utilizing the airstrip.
InformationPhone lines working intermittently
Our phone lines are working intermittently. If you are not able to reach us by phone, please email us at bela_information@nps.gov.
Things to Do
13 activities. Pick one to find other parks that offer it.
- Hiking
- Camping
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Junior Ranger Program
- Backcountry Camping
- Backcountry Hiking
- Dog Sledding
- Fixed Wing Flying
- Flying
- Gathering and Foraging
- Hunting and Gathering
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Facilities & Services
Find visitor services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.
Other Visitor Services
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Bering Land Bridge Heritage Center
Facility
Nome, AK is not on the road system and may be reached by commercial flights. From Nome, you may visit Bering Land Bridge Heritage Center, which located is about 1 mile…
214 Front Street, Nome, AK 907-759-8020 Directions
Details
Nome, AK is not on the road system and may be reached by commercial flights. From Nome, you may visit Bering Land Bridge Heritage Center, which located is about 1 mile away from the Nome airport on Front Street. Keep in mind that Nome, AK is 100 miles (160 km) from the preserve's boundaries. You may reach the preserve by chartering a bush plane, by foot, boat or snowmobile.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Open 24 hours, daily · Bering Land Bridge National Preserve
Hours details
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Bering Land Bridge National PreserveOpen 24 hours, daily
Bering Land Bridge Preserve is open 24/7 year round. Due to its remote location accessing the preserve can be challenging, costly and time consuming.
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Weather
27°F
Overcast · feels like 22°
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Today
33° 26°
Overcast17% rain
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Tomorrow
38° 27°
Cloudy16% rain -
Saturday
38° 28°
Overcast13% rain
Updated 4 hr ago
What to expect by season
Weather in the Seward Peninsula is generally characterized by long freezing winters and short, cool summers. Coastal areas typically have mild weather, while the interior has greater seasonal variation in temperature and precipitation.
Contact the park
Upcoming Events
4 coming up-
Junior Ranger Workbook Workshop: Become a Bering Land Bridge Junior Ranger!
About
Join us for a month-long Junior Ranger adventure this October! Every Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 pm, kids will explore a different Junior Ranger activity book—learning about wildlife, conservation, and the stories of Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. Together, we’ll tackle puzzles, games, challenges, and discovery activities that build curiosity, confidence, and stewardship skills.
Throughout the month, Junior Rangers will work toward earning four different Junior Ranger badges, one for each themed booklet. Junior Rangers will receive guidance and encouragement as they complete activities, share what they’ve learned, and connect with the park in meaningful, kid-friendly ways.
Schedule:
Oct 7 – Become a Bering Land Bridge Junior Ranger!
Oct 14 – Become a Junior Angler!
Oct 21 – Become a Junior Paleontologist!
Oct 28 – Become a Junior Ranger Night Explorer!Parent/guardian must sign permission slip. Healthy snack provided courtesy of Alaska Geographic.
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Junior Ranger Workbook Workshop: Become a Junior Angler!
About
Join us for a month-long Junior Ranger adventure this October! Every Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 pm, kids will explore a different Junior Ranger activity book—learning about wildlife, conservation, and the stories of Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. Together, we’ll tackle puzzles, games, challenges, and discovery activities that build curiosity, confidence, and stewardship skills.
Throughout the month, Junior Rangers will work toward earning four different Junior Ranger badges, one for each themed booklet. Junior Rangers will receive guidance and encouragement as they complete activities, share what they’ve learned, and connect with the park in meaningful, kid-friendly ways.
Schedule:
Oct 7 – Become a Bering Land Bridge Junior Ranger!
Oct 14 – Become a Junior Angler!
Oct 21 – Become a Junior Paleontologist!
Oct 28 – Become a Junior Ranger Night Explorer!Parent/guardian must sign permission slip. Healthy snack provided courtesy of Alaska Geographic.
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Junior Ranger Workbook Workshop: Become a Junior Paleontologist!
About
Join us for a month-long Junior Ranger adventure this October! Every Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 pm, kids will explore a different Junior Ranger activity book—learning about wildlife, conservation, and the stories of Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. Together, we’ll tackle puzzles, games, challenges, and discovery activities that build curiosity, confidence, and stewardship skills.
Throughout the month, Junior Rangers will work toward earning four different Junior Ranger badges, one for each themed booklet. Junior Rangers will receive guidance and encouragement as they complete activities, share what they’ve learned, and connect with the park in meaningful, kid-friendly ways.
Schedule:
Oct 7 – Become a Bering Land Bridge Junior Ranger!
Oct 14 – Become a Junior Angler!
Oct 21 – Become a Junior Paleontologist!
Oct 28 – Become a Junior Ranger Night Explorer!Parent/guardian must sign permission slip. Healthy snack provided courtesy of Alaska Geographic.
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Junior Ranger Workbook Workshop: Become a Junior Ranger Night Explorer!
About
Join us for a month-long Junior Ranger adventure this October! Every Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 pm, kids will explore a different Junior Ranger activity book—learning about wildlife, conservation, and the stories of Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. Together, we’ll tackle puzzles, games, challenges, and discovery activities that build curiosity, confidence, and stewardship skills.
Throughout the month, Junior Rangers will work toward earning four different Junior Ranger badges, one for each themed booklet. Junior Rangers will receive guidance and encouragement as they complete activities, share what they’ve learned, and connect with the park in meaningful, kid-friendly ways.
Schedule:
Oct 7 – Become a Bering Land Bridge Junior Ranger!
Oct 14 – Become a Junior Angler!
Oct 21 – Become a Junior Paleontologist!
Oct 28 – Become a Junior Ranger Night Explorer!Parent/guardian must sign permission slip. Healthy snack provided courtesy of Alaska Geographic.
Photos
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A small aircraft descends on Serpentine Hot Springs. — NPS / Neal Herbert -
Getting There
Nome, AK 99762
The Bering Land Bridge Heritage Center is located in Nome, AK. Nome, AK is not on the road system and may be reached via a commercial flight.
Full directions
The Bering Land Bridge Visitor Center is located about a mile from Nome Airport. Bering Land Bridge National Preserve is located in the northern portion of the Seward Peninsula. There are no roads or trails into the parklands. Logistics on how to reach Bering Land Bridge is based on an individual’s resources and abilities.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 220, Nome, AK 99762
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