Bering Land Bridge
Bering Land Bridge is a protected national monument that preserves the ancient pathway once connecting Asia and North America. Explore Arctic tundra, permafrost landscapes, and remnants of prehistoric migrations.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Alaska |
| Subregion | Arctic |
| Country | USA |
| State | Alaska |
| County | Bering Strait Census Area |
| District | Bering Land Bridge National Monument |
| Timezone | AmericaAnchorage |
| Latitude | 65.75 |
| Longitude | -170.5 |
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10:55 AM LOCAL TIMEBering Land Bridge was once a continent-spanning landmass connecting Eurasia and North America, now submerged beneath the Bering and Chukchi Seas. Established as a National Monument in 1989, it spans roughly 2,320 km² of arctic plains and tundra. Although technically largely uninhabited and lacking developed visitor facilities, the monument offers unparalleled opportunities for remote crossing, wildlife viewing, and understanding of prehistoric human migration — keep in mind the extreme weather and limited services. Access is generally by ice-capable sea and air routes; on-foot crossings are only possible and safe during brief periods of land exposure, guided by experienced Arctic operators. It's a place where science and history meet — think *migration of Equus ferus przewalski and Bison bison*, and the footprints of more recent inhabitants** crossing millennia ago.
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