ATK → AIN

Arctic Ocean Horizon

Gaze out toward the North Pole over the vast, cold expanse of the Chukchi Sea.

Chukchi Sea Ice

Depending on the season, view massive drifting ice floes or the solid white pack ice extending to the horizon.

Kasegaluk Lagoon

Look for the long, narrow barrier islands that separate the calm lagoon waters from the open Arctic Ocean.

Remote DEW Line Sites

Spot the remnants of Cold War-era radar stations along the coastline near Wainwright.

Meade River Meanders

Witness the intricate oxbow loops and winding path of the Meade River as it snakes through the Arctic tundra.

Oriented Thaw Lakes

Observe the unique elongated lakes of the North Slope, all naturally aligned by centuries of prevailing winds.

Tundra Polygons

From low altitude, see the frost-heave patterns forming geometric networks across the permafrost landscape.

Kuk River Estuary

As you descend, view the wide, silt-rich waters of the Kuk River delta meeting the coastal plain.