Gates of the Arctic

The least visited of all the parks, Gates of the Arctic National Park is one of the last true wilderness areas on Earth. Located entirely above the Arctic Circle, the park protects a sweeping expanse of arctic mountains, rivers, tundra, and boreal forest. Here, visitors find no roads, no established trails, and no developed campgrounds—only an immense landscape shaped by glaciers, weather, and time. The park takes its name from two dramatic peaks, Frigid Crags and Boreal Mountain, which form the symbolic “gates” to the Arctic. Wild, silent, and deeply humbling, Gates of the Arctic offers a rare opportunity to experience nature on its own terms. Read more . . .