Kobuk Valley
Kobuk Valley National Park is a remote Alaskan wilderness of expansive sand dunes, wide tundra, and seasonal caribou migrations. It offers backcountry access for hiking, paddling, and wildlife viewing, with no established roads or developed facilities.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Alaska |
| Subregion | Interior Alaska |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| County | Nome Census Area |
| Timezone | AmericaAnchorage |
| Latitude | 67.5 |
| Longitude | -157.8 |
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10:59 AM LOCAL TIMEKobuk Valley is a vast and truly wild region of Alaska famed for its blowing sand dunes, broad tundra, and seasonal migration of caribou. Unlike many parks, access here is primarily by floatplane or on foot, and the landscape remains largely undeveloped and car-free. Visitors come to see the dramatic shift of sands at the Kobuk River delta, to follow *seasonal Rangifer tarandus herds, and to experience a true sense of isolation across miles of open plains and river valleys. While there are no formal visitor facilities or established trails, the area rewards exploration for those prepared for remote backcountry travel, including paddling, cross-country hiking, and wildlife observation*. Nearby regions such as Noatak and Selawik share similar landscapes and wildlife, making northwest Alaska a key destination for understanding the region's ecology and native subsistence practices.
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