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Information, Kobuk Valley National Park
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Basic Information
When to VisitThe park and headquarters are open year-round but with more limited visitor services from September through May
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Driving DirectionsIt is not possible to drive to the park, however many visitors fly or boat into the park regularly.
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Food & ShoppingThere is no food or shopping services within park lands, however limited options exist in Kotzebue.
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Backcountry InformationAll of the park land is backcountry, visitors should prepare and learn about visiting the backcountry in advance.
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WeatherWeather within Kobuk Valley National Park is crucial to plan for at any time of year
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SafetyKnow the risks and potential hazards of your planned activity and be prepared to actively manage these risks in this harsh and dynamic landscape.
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AccessibilityDue to its unmatched ruggedness and wildness, Kobuk Valley is limited on accessibility.
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OverviewAlaska's largest caribou herd, half a million strong, migrates twice a year across the Kobuk River Valley, the surprising home of 25 miles of shifting sand dunes that's visited by less than 2,000 people annually.
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Auto TouringThere are no roads within or around Kobuk Valley so any auto touring must be done in winter by snowmachine.
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HikingHiking in Kobuk Valley is all backcountry travel, so be prepared for a wilderness experience.
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BoatingThe Kobuk River is an ideal way to view the park, whether by paddling or by motorized boat.
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FlightseeingThere's no other way to see great amounts of the park in a short time than by organized flight tour
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CampingThere are no designated campsites in the park, however there is unlimited backcountry camping.
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WildlifeMany animals live in Kobuk Valley, but it is most famous for its caribou herd.
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Fire ManagementKobuk Valley has a primarily boreal forest ecosystem susceptible to forest fires
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Backcountry HikingAll hiking in the park is backcountry hiking, with limitless route possibilities.
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Dune HikeThe Kobuk Dunes are accessible on foot by hiking from the Kobuk River to their northern tip.
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Wildlife ViewingAs a completely backcountry and remote park, Kobuk Valley has some of the best wildlife viewing of any national park
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Guided ActivitiesGuides authorized to work inside the park can be found in Kotzebue, Ambler, Bettles, and Fairbanks.
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Ranger-Led ProgramsThe park headquarters in Kotzebue has a variety of ranger-led programs in the summer and throughout the year
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Kid-Friendly OptionsThe park lands only offer backcountry activities, but the park headquarters offer more kid-friendly options.
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Science and ResearchScientific research is welcome within park lands while under permit.
