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Caribou, sand dunes, the Kobuk River, Onion Portage - just some of the facets of Kobuk Valley National Park.
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Thousands of caribou migrate through, their tracks crisscrossing sculpted dunes. The Kobuk River is an ancient and current corridor for people and wildlife.
For 9000 years, people came to Onion Portage to harvest caribou as they swam the river. Even today, that rich tradition continues.
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Large, half-dome shaped, blue and grey building with just over 11,000 square feet of space. The museum space is just over 1,800 square feet and contains animal displays…
171 3rd Ave, Kotzebue, AK (907) 318-2230 Directions
Open 24 hours, daily · Kobuk Valley National Park
The Northwest Arctic Heritage Center is the visitor center for Kobuk Valley National Park. Since there are no roads in to Kobuk Valley, the visitor center is located in Kotzebue, AK. From Kotzebue, visitors will charter an air taxi to transport them into the actual national park which is open 24/7 every day of the year.
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Snow, rain, and freezing temperatures can occur any time of the year. Always travel with good quality rain gear and warm layers. Be especially careful to stay dry. Hypothermia can set in on a windy, wet day, even when it doesn't feel that cold.
Kobuk Valley National Park is very remote. There are no roads to provide access, so planes take care of most transportation needs.
Commercial airlines provide service from Anchorage to Kotzebue, or from Fairbanks to Bettles. Once in Kotzebue or Bettles, you must fly to the park with authorized air taxis.
Mailing address: PO Box 1029, Kotzebue, AK 99752
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