30-120 Minutes
Visit the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center
Kobuk Valley National Park
Trying to figure out where to go and what to do in Northwest Alaska? The Northwest Arctic Heritage Center is a great place to meet rangers and acquire information on Cape Krusenstern National Monument, Kobuk Valley National Park, and Noatak National Preserve.
Information, Education, and National Park Rangers The main point of contact for over 9 million acres of the Western Arctic National Parklands, the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center is what you may be looking for when in search of where to go, what to see, and what's so special about three national park units - Cape Krusenstern National Monument, Kobuk Valley National Park, and Noatak National Preserve. If you may be considering a visit to Northwest Alaska the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center is the one-stop-shop for information and orientation of this remote area of parklands. Although trails and facilities are nonexistent in these National Park units, the Heritage Center offers informative exhibits, summer programs led by National Park Rangers, and documentary films to be watched while visiting Kotzebue, Alaska. Any questions? Call the ranger at the front desk at (907)442-3890.
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Museum ExhibitsAnimalsArcheologyArcticTundraArtsClimate ChangeCoasts, Islands and AtollsDunesFoothills, Plains and ValleysForests and WoodlandsFossils and PaleontologyGeologyGlaciersMigrationsMountainsNative American HeritageNatural SoundsNight SkyAurora BorealisRiver and RiparianScenic ViewsThickets and ShrublandsUnique SpeciesWatershedsWetlandsWildernessvisitor centerHeritage CenterarcticalaskaCape Krusenstern National MonumentNoatak National PreserveKobuk Valley National Parkdunesriverarchaeology
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Duration
30-120 Minutes
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
There are no trails at the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center. There is a ramp leading up to the building and restrooms accessible to wheelchairs. There is a wheelchair available if needed. Service animals are allowed in the building.
Pets
No
Reservations
No — If your school or large group would like to set up a field trip please schedule one with our park rangers at (907)442-3890.
Location
Kotzebue, Alaska