Kobuk Valley Wilderness, US Wilderness Area in northwestern Alaska, US
The Kobuk Valley Wilderness extends across 1.7 million acres of land between the Baird and Waring Mountains, featuring arctic tundra and sand dunes.
Archaeological discoveries at Onion Portage within the wilderness reveal continuous human presence dating back 10,000 years through multiple cultural periods.
The Inupiat people maintain their traditional hunting and fishing practices in this region, particularly during the seasonal caribou migrations across the Kobuk River.
Access to the wilderness requires chartered air transportation from Kotzebue or Bettles, as no roads lead into this remote protected area.
The Great Kobuk Sand Dunes span 25 square miles within this arctic environment, reaching heights of 100 feet and resembling conditions studied for Mars research.
Location: Alaska
GPS coordinates: 67.18330,-158.76700
Latest update: June 5, 2025 07:18
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