Scenic landscape view in Kobuk Valley in United States

Kobuk Valley

United States

Kobuk Valley

LocationUnited States
RegionAlaska
TypeNational Park
Coordinates67.3360°, -159.1080°
EstablishedDecember 2, 1980
Area7084
Nearest CityAmbler (15 mi)
Major CityAnchorage (350 mi)
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About Kobuk Valley

Kobuk Valley National Park protects an arctic landscape including the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes. The park is famous for the migration route of caribou and its unusual sand dunes above the Arctic Circle. It offers visitors a unique glimpse into both the cultural history of Alaska Natives and geological phenomena.