AIN → BRW

Chukchi Sea Coastline

Dramatic views of the rugged Arctic coastline where the tundra meet the cold northern waters.

Arctic Sea Ice

Depending on the season, witness vast sheets of pack ice or floating icebergs drifting along the coast.

Coastal Lagoons

A series of shallow, brackish lagoons that separate the mainland from the open ocean, often hosting migratory birds.

Arctic Horizon

Unobstructed views toward the North Pole, offering unique light conditions and the 'Midnight Sun' effect in summer.

Marine Wildlife Potential

Keep an eye on the shoreline and ice leads for sightings of bowhead whales or seals during migration seasons.

Arctic Coastal Plain

A vast, flat expanse of tundra that stretches as far as the eye can see toward the Brooks Range.

Oriented Thaw Lakes

Thousands of unique, elliptical thermokarst lakes aligned by centuries of prevailing Arctic winds.

Patterned Ground

Permafrost-induced polygons and geometric soil patterns visible from low altitudes across the tundra.

Caribou Migration Paths

The North Slope is home to massive caribou herds; look for worn trails across the mossy landscape.

Peard Bay

A large, shallow bay that provides a glimpse of the remote coastal geography before reaching Utqiaġvik.