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Kobuk Valley National Park

A Perfect Fall Day in the Wild, Kobuk Valley National Park, Alaska | Photo Credit: NPS
A Perfect Fall Day in the Wild, Kobuk Valley National Park, Alaska | Photo Credit: NPS

Kobuk Valley National Park, located in northwest Alaska, is a remote and untouched wilderness that showcases the raw beauty of the Arctic. The park is characterized by its vast sand dunes, pristine rivers, and rolling tundra. It is home to one of the largest caribou herds in North America, which migrates through the park during the summer. Visitors can explore the park’s rugged terrain, embark on river trips, and witness the remarkable sight of the Aurora Borealis illuminating the night sky. Kobuk Valley National Park offers a rare opportunity to experience the untouched splendor of the Arctic and connect with the natural world in its purest form. Be sure to visit the park website for current closures and conditions.

Top Photography Locations and Sights at Kobuk Valley National Park:

As photographers, we know that many of you will only have one chance in a lifetime to visit the National Parks. To make your life easier, we have compiled a list of our top photography locations and sights at Kobuk Valley National Park! While this is not comprehensive, and there are many more amazing sights to see, it should give you a good feel for the park.

Aerial Photography
Aerial Photography
Ahnewetut Creek
Ahnewetut Creek
Arrigetch Peaks
Arrigetch Peaks
Great Kobuk Sand Dunes
Great Kobuk Sand Dunes
Hunt River
Hunt River
Hunt River Sand Hills
Hunt River Sand Hills
Kobuk River
Kobuk River
Onion Portage
Onion Portage
Salmon Lake
Salmon Lake
The Baird Mountains
The Baird Mountains
Tundra Exploration
Tundra Exploration
Walker Lake
Walker Lake

Kobuk Valley National Park Wildlife Photography:

Kobuk Valley National Park is filled with wildlife and biodiversity. If you like wildlife photography, you will love what this park has to offer!

Baby Wood Frog
Baby Wood Frog
Caribou Near Onion Portage
Caribou Near Onion Portage
Migrating Caribou
Migrating Caribou
Spruce Grouse
Spruce Grouse
Swallowtail Butterfly
Swallowtail Butterfly
Tundra Swan Constructing Nest
Tundra Swan Constructing Nest

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Featured National Park Photographers:

  • NPS: A Perfect Fall Day in the Wild, Baby Wood Frog, Caribou Near Onion Portage, Migrating Caribou, Spruce Grouse, Swallowtail Butterfly, Tundra Swan Constructing Nest
  • Shutterstock / BlueBarronPhoto: Aerial Photography, Great Kobuk Sand Dunes, Hunt River
  • Shutterstock / t.m. urban: Kobuk River

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