Northwest Arctic Heritage Center
The Northwest Arctic Heritage Center is the park's headquarters and visitor center
Plan Around Northwest Arctic Heritage Center
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Northwest Arctic Heritage Center Details
The Northwest Arctic Heritage Center is the park's headquarters and visitor center. The park headquarters is located outside of park lands in the village of Kotzebue, 80 miles to the southwest. The center also serves as headquarters for other preserves and refuges within the borough. The heritage center is the starting point for all ranger programs, can loan out bear resistant food canisters, and has a museum focused on the Arctic ecosystem and Inupiaq culture. The center is open year-round with the following hours: Summer (June through August): Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM; Saturday, 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM; closed Sundays Rest of the year: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM, closed Saturday and Sunday
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Nearby Parks Around Northwest Arctic Heritage Center
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Northwest Arctic Heritage Center
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0.6 mi away
Kotzebue
Kotzebue is the largest of the park's nearby towns and offers most visitor services.
53.2 mi away
Noatak National Preserve
The Noatak National Preserve lies to the north and west of Kobuk Valley and protects expanded lands.
71.9 mi away
Kelly River
Kelly River is a river in Noatak National Preserve as well as a seasonal ranger station
78.2 mi away
Kallarichuk
Kallarichuk is a seasonal ranger post along the Kobuk River
85.8 mi away
Salmon River
Next to the Kobuk, the Salmon River is a top destination to paddle in the park.
