Giddings Cabin in Kobuk Valley National Park

Giddings Cabin

This historic cabin is not available for public use, but makes for a great location to watch the sunrise and sunset.

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Giddings Cabin Details

This historic cabin is not available for public use, but makes for a great location to watch the sunrise and sunset. The cabin was built by archeologist J. Louis Giddings for an excavation in 1964 and has been preserved by the NPS. The cabin is above the Onion Portage offering views down along the river valley to begin or end the day.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Giddings Cabin

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2.7 mi away

Onion Portage

Onion Portage is one of the park's central features and reasons for establishment.

7.6 mi away

Little Kobuk Sand Dunes

The Little Kobuk Sand Dunes is one of the three active dunes in the park

14.1 mi away

Ambler

Ambler is one of the larger towns nearby the park and has some visitor services

14.3 mi away

Kobuk River

The Kobuk River is a major thoroughfare through the park and can be paddled throughout

15.2 mi away

Great Sand Dunes

The Great Sand Dunes are a must-see when visiting the park