Kuskokwim River
Kuskokwim River is a major Alaskan waterway spanning approximately 55000 km², known for subsistence hunting, trap fisheries, and cultural importance to Yup'ik communities.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Alaska |
| Subregion | Alaska-Yukon Transition Zone |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| County | Bethel Census Area |
| District | Lower Kuskokwim Borough |
| Timezone | AmericaAnchorage |
| Latitude | 60 |
| Longitude | -161 |
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5:14 PM LOCAL TIMEKuskokwim River is a sprawling 724-mile (1,165 km) waterway flowing through southwest Alaska from the Alaska Range near McGrath to its delta near Bethel and the Bering Sea. The river’s basin supports vibrant subsistence lifestyles, traditional trap fisheries, and serves as a transportation corridor for native communities like Bethel, Tuntutuliak, and Quinhagak. Characterized by variable flows and seasonal ice, the Kuskokwim is central to hunting moose and caribou, and fishing salmon and freshwater species; access and safety depend on seasonal conditions and local knowledge. Visitors typically access the river via regional hubs like Bethel for guided trips or local transfers—activities range from flightseeing and trapnet fishing to no-frills river camping and canoeing.
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