Great Kobuk Sand Dunes, Arctic sand dunes in Northwest Arctic Borough, United States.
The Great Kobuk Sand Dunes extend across 30 square miles of terrain, reaching heights of 100 feet within Kobuk Valley National Park in Alaska.
The sand formations emerged 28,000 years ago when glaciers ground rocks into fine particles, creating extensive dune fields during the last Ice Age.
Indigenous populations established hunting camps near the dunes over 8,000 years ago, utilizing the region's natural resources for their sustenance.
Access to the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes requires chartered aircraft landing on sand or floatplanes touching down on the Kobuk River.
Summer temperatures in these Arctic dunes can reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit, creating an unexpected desert environment above the Arctic Circle.
Location: Northwest Arctic Borough
GPS coordinates: 67.05389,-158.91306
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:24
Alaska presents natural sites in remote areas distant from urban centers. These locations display the geological diversity of the state: glaciers, volcanoes, dunes, hot springs and waterfalls. Visitors discover historical mining sites, indigenous cultural locations and museums. The region enables encounters with brown bears, whales and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
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