BET → KWN

Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta

A vast, complex wetland ecosystem visible as a sprawling network of interconnected waterways and green tundra.

Tundra Ponds

Thousands of small, perfectly circular kettle lakes that create a honeycomb-like pattern across the landscape.

Ahklun Mountains

On clear days, the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Ahklun Mountains are visible on the eastern horizon.

Kanektok River

The winding river path leading into Quinhagak, known for its world-class salmon runs and dramatic oxbow bends.

Kuskokwim Bay

The expansive waters of the Bering Sea opening up as the plane tracks south along the coastline.

Silt Plumes

Dazzling patterns of glacial silt and sediment mixing with the salt water at the mouth of the Kuskokwim River.

Coastal Mudflats

Intricate tidal channels and wide mudflats that change shape dramatically with the Bering Sea's tides.

Marine Horizon

An endless view of the North Pacific horizon where you might occasionally spot sea ice in the late winter.