Gates of the Arctic National Park

Gates of the Arctic National Park

Gates of the Arctic National Park



Location: Alaska
Size: 8,500,000 acres
Established: 1980

Activities: Hiking, backpacking, climbing, mountaineering, bird watching, camping, boating, river running, fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, snow skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and dog mushing.
General Information for Gates of the Arctic


US National Parks Net
Comprehensive guide to the history, activities, ecosystem, and wildlife of Gates Of The Arctic National Park. Includes driving directions and maps.

National Park Service
Learn about the activities, facilities, natural features, wildlife, nearby attractions, and educational programs at Gates Of The Arctic National Park.


Pictures of Gates of the Arctic National Park


Terra Galleria Photography
Very nice collection of photos of Gates Of The Arctic.


Wildlife and Nature at Gates of the Arctic


Science and Nature - Animals
Information about the birds, fish, and mammals of Gates Of The Arctic National Park.

Bird Information Guide List of birds that inhabit Gates Of The Arctic.

Avoiding Bear Encounters
Explains how to avoid encountering black bears and brown (grizzly) bears. Gives tips on how to behave in the presence of bears.

Plant Records for Gates of the Arctic NP & Preserve
Checklist of plants found in this national park. Includes common names and scientific names.

Science and Nature - Plants
Brief facts about the plants that grow in Gates Of The Arctic NP.

Geology of Gates of the Arctic
Discusses the wilderness, rivers, taiga, and wildlife of this national park.


History of Gates of the Arctic National Park


History and Historic Resources
Article on the history of Gates of the Arctic NP from 1850 to the present.

Gates of the Arctic: History
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Information about the Eskimos, the Athabascans, the Aleuts, and the Northwest Coast Indians.


Gates of the Arctic Weather and Map