The far north of Alaska is a rarity today in that it is a place largely untouched by modern civilization. Mountains and tundra stretch for hundreds of miles with no cars, roads or buildings in site. This land far away has some of the most beautiful sites on Earth tucked into the vast stretches of Alaskan wilderness. Those who take the long journey into the Gates of the Arctic National Park will find a land with a beauty all it’s own.

Gates of the Arctic National Park is northernmost and the second largest national park at 8,472,506 acres. The vast landscape is free from roads or trails.
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A hidden valley in the Itkillik Preserve shows the striking nature of the landscape, touched by only the relentless forces of nature.
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Rock formations stand high on a ledge, forged by glaciers and winds, rains and snows constantly bombarding the terrain.
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Visitors to this pristine area find intact ecosystems where people have lived with the land for thousands of years.
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This national park has the fewest visitors of any park in the nation. It's remote location is most certainly to blame. For the intrepid that make it here, the views are stunning.
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Camping is open all over the park. Make sure to bring excellent gear, plenty of food and water, and a great tent that can withstand Alaskan extremes.
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The park offers opportunities for challenging wilderness adventures and solitude in a vast, remote arctic landscape.
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These wild animal tracks tell the tale that all kinds of species have visited this muddy riverbank. The area is so remote and untouched that animals flourish and are comfortable wandering unencumbered by human traffic.
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Glaciers dot the mountains of the Brooks Range and offer a chance to hike right up to one.
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Visit Gates of the Arctic National Park for an experience few will ever have. Settle into the sounds of the wilderness and walk with the caribou. You may never want to come home.
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