Kobuk-Valley-Nationalpark

The Kobuk Valley National Park in Alaska is due to its location near the Arctic Circle one of the most remote national parks in the United States. It was created on 2 December 1980 by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.

The National Park is a large valley that Kobuk Valley, through which the river flows Kobuk River. It is bordered by the Baird and Waring mountain. A special feature is the 65- km ² Great Kobuk Sand Dunes. The sand which is caused by the abrasive action of old glaciers, was amassed over time by wind and water.

There are no roads that lead into the Kobuk Valley. The journey usually takes place on a plane from Nome or Kotzebue. During the winter months from October to April is the arrival with snowmobiles, possible in summer with boats.

Throughout the year, strong winds blow through the valley. In the short summer seems a month always daylight. The hard winters are extremely cold. Camping, hiking and wildlife viewing are some of the kinds of activities in the park.

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