Bering Land Bridge National Preserve
Designation: National Preserve
Location: Alaska
📘 Park Overview
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. 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.
🌤 Weather Information
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.
🚗 Directions
The Bering Land Bridge Visitor Center is located in Nome, AK. Nome, AK is not on the road system and may be reached via a commercial flight. 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.
Images
Three wet muskox.
Credit: NPS / Roy Wood
Autumn hike at Bering Land Bridge
Credit: NPS / Katie Cullen
Coastal moon rise
Credit: NPS Photo
A small aircraft descends on Serpentine Hot Springs.
Credit: NPS / Neal Herbert
Flock of shore birds taking flight
Credit: NPS / Jim Pfeiffenberger
Activities
Topics
Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Wednesday, Mar 18
Blowing snow
High: 5.5°F | Low: -15.2°F
Humidity: 94%
Wind: 19.7 mph
Rain Chance: 79%
UV Index: 0.2
Sunrise: 09:09 AM
Sunset: 09:13 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (1%)
Visibility: 3 mi
Dew Point: -4°F
Cloud Cover: 79%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Mar 19
Light snow
High: -11.9°F | Low: -19.7°F
Humidity: 95%
Wind: 17.9 mph
Rain Chance: 87%
UV Index: 0.3
Sunrise: 09:05 AM
Sunset: 09:17 PM
Moon: New Moon (0%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: -16.9°F
Cloud Cover: 87%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Mar 20
Light snow
High: 0.7°F | Low: -15°F
Humidity: 98%
Wind: 13.6 mph
Rain Chance: 74%
UV Index: 0.3
Sunrise: 09:01 AM
Sunset: 09:20 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (1%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: -9.5°F
Cloud Cover: 74%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Park Events
Park Film: Siulipta Paitaat, Our Ancestor's Heritage
Iditarod 2026!
Explore the cultural and geographic history of Bering Land Bridge through time, featuring Gideon K. Barr and Bessie Barr Cross.
Refreshments provided, courtesy of Alaska Geographic.
Freedom 250 event!
Location: At the Bering Land Bridge Heritage Center at 214 Front Street in Nome, Alaska.
Date: Mar 16, 2026 12:00am to Mar 16, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Talk: Virtual Tour of Bering Land Bridge
Iditarod 2026!
Join Ranger Katie to explore the diverse landscapes and rich history of Bering Land Bridge National Preserve from the comfort of the Heritage Center.
Location: At the Bering Land Bridge Heritage Center at 214 Front Street in Nome, Alaska.
Date: Mar 16, 2026 12:00am to Mar 16, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Snowshoe Hike
Iditarod 2026!
Snowshoes provided & transport courtesy of Norton Sound Health Corp CAMP Dept.
Youth under 16 must have adult accompanying.
Max of 14.
Location: Meet at the Bering Land Bridge Heritage Center at 214 Front Street in Nome, Alaska.
Date: Mar 16, 2026 12:00am to Mar 16, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Park Films: Healing Across the Waters & Sanctuary for the Future
Iditarod 2026!
Through two short films, explore the complex journey of healing and partnership between the NPS and the Hoonah Indian Association in Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve and the story of Xunaa Shuká Hít (Huna Ancestors’ House) through the eyes of three Lingít craftsmen who spent years bringing the dream of Huna Ancestors to life.
Refreshments provided, courtesy of Alaska Geographic.
Freedom 250 event!
Location: At the Bering Land Bridge Heritage Center at 214 Front Street in Nome, Alaska.
Date: Mar 17, 2026 12:00am to Mar 17, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Talk: Muskox on the Seward Peninsula
Iditarod 2026!
Wildlife biologist Letty Hughes discusses the iconic Ice Age animal that still roams this area.
Location: At the Bering Land Bridge Heritage Center at 214 Front Street in Nome, Alaska.
Date: Mar 17, 2026 12:00am to Mar 17, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Art in the Park: Paint Your Team!
Iditarod 2026!
Design and paint your own sled dog inspired by Seward Peninsula landscapes, plants, and wildlife! Take it home or join the Bering Land Bridge dog team and display it in our Heritage Center. Supplies provided.
Location: At the Bering Land Bridge Heritage Center at 214 Front Street in Nome, Alaska.
Date: Mar 17, 2026 12:00am to Mar 17, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Park Film: K'etniyi: The Land Is Speaking To Us
Iditarod 2026!
Indigenous elders and scientists share the land’s wisdom in Lake Clark National Park.
Refreshments provided, courtesy of Alaska Geographic.
Freedom 250 event!
Location: At the Bering Land Bridge Heritage Center at 214 Front Street in Nome, Alaska.
Date: Mar 18, 2026 12:00am to Mar 18, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Talk: Geese, Beavers, and Mammoths: What Sediment Cores Reveal about Ancient Beringian Landscapes
Iditarod 2026!
Join Dr. Beth Caissie from USGS to learn about groundbreaking sediment core research, revealing new insights into what ecosystems on the Bering Land Bridge may have looked like.
Location: At the Bering Land Bridge Heritage Center at 214 Front Street in Nome, Alaska.
Date: Mar 18, 2026 12:00am to Mar 18, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Talk: "Old Nome Spirit": A History of Nome's Battle with the Sea
Iditarod 2026!
With historic photos and clippings, Carol Gales reviews severe storms that have hit Nome since 1900.
Location: At the Bering Land Bridge Heritage Center at 214 Front Street in Nome, Alaska.
Date: Mar 18, 2026 12:00am to Mar 18, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Park Films: Traditional Qayaq Build & What Are We Gonna Do If We Don't Live Off The Land
Iditarod 2026!
Through two short films, learn about traditional Sugpiaq qayaq building near Kenai Fjords National Park and what a subsistence lifestyle means to members of the communities of Nikolai and Nondalton.
Refreshments provided, courtesy of Alaska Geographic.
Freedom 250 event!
Location: At the Bering Land Bridge Heritage Center at 214 Front Street in Nome, Alaska.
Date: Mar 19, 2026 12:00am to Mar 19, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
214 Front St.
Sitnasuak Building
Nome, AK 99762
🏤 Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 220
Nome, AK 99762
📞 Voice Phone: 907-759-8020
📞 Fax Phone: 907-443-6139
✉️ Email: bela_information@nps.gov