Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge

The Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge spans 14,472 square kilometers, featuring volcanic landscapes, wetlands, tundra, and Pacific coastal regions.

The United States Congress established this protected area on December 2, 1980, through the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.

Indigenous communities maintain traditional practices and contribute valuable knowledge to conservation strategies within the refuge boundaries.

Visitors access the refuge through scheduled air services, as no roads connect this remote location to major transportation networks.

The refuge supports North Alaska Peninsula caribou herd of 7,000 animals, along with brown bears feeding on abundant salmon populations.

Location: Alaska

Inception: December 2, 1980

Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/alaska_peninsula

GPS coordinates: 56.00000,-159.00000

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:00