Journey To The Northernmost National Park In America For An Otherworldly Adventure

If you ever get the chance to venture up to Alaska, you're in store for all sorts of Arctic adventures. There are no shortage of national parks in Alaska: there are 8 within the state's borders. By land, more than half of the national park space in the country is within The Last Frontier. If you're in the area and looking for things to do outside in Alaska, check out the northernmost of all the national parks in America. It actually resides above the Arctic Circle! The aptly-named Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska presents a breathtaking landscape. You'll see glaciers, tundra, mountains, and more at this national park, one of the most extraordinary natural wonders in the US.

The northernmost national park in America just so happens to also be the second largest in the size.

Gates of the Arctic National Park measures in at an impressive 8.4 million acres. This is a natural area that belongs on any outdoor lover's bucket list. It takes a lot to stand out in a place like Alaska: practically the entire state is an amazing natural wonder.

But Gates of the Arctic National Park is particularly amazing, even for Alaska. This park is incredibly remote.

Like many of the best parks in Alaska, there are no roads leading into or out of Gates of the Arctic. Visitors have to either schedule a flight or take an arduous hike in.

Those that do manage to brave the wild and rugged conditions of the Arctic and reach the park are in for a real treat. The views here are truly mesmerizing.

Those that do manage to brave the wild and rugged conditions of the Arctic and reach the park are in for a real treat. The views here are truly mesmerizing.

It is estimated that the park receives about 10,000 visitors per year. That's certainly lower than the six million that go to the Grand Canyon, or the nearly five million that head to Yellowstone annually.

The park's low number of visitors is primarily due to the remote nature of the area. It certainly belongs on any list of the most beautiful places in America.

Have you ever visited this remote corner of Alaska before? We'd love to hear all about it, so share your experiences in the comments!