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Though located 35 miles above the Arctic Circle, the nature of Kobuk Valley National Park defies the typical image of barren tundra. Here, the northern edge of the boreal forest transitions into a mossy, caribou lichen-covered woodland. The park is divided by the meandering Kobuk River, with the Baird Mountains to the north and the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes, the largest active sand dunes in the Arctic, to the south. Learn more about the animals, plants, and sand dunes of Kobuk Valley National Park. 
Animals of Kobuk Valley
Learn more about the rich diversity of animals in Kobuk Valley National Park. 
Plants
All plants that grow in the arctic must be specially adapted to survive fierce winds, biting cold, thin soils, and a short growing season. 
Great Kobuk Sand Dunes
An icon of Kobuk Valley National Park, the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes rise unexpectedly out of the tundra and trees. |
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Last updated: September 4, 2024