BET → NME

Johnson River Meanders

Incredible 'oxbow' loops where the river twists so tightly it nearly touches itself, creating a natural labyrinth.

Permafrost Patterns

Geometric 'polygon' ground formations caused by the freezing and thawing of the subarctic permafrost layer.

Nelson Island Ridges

The flat tundra suddenly gives way to the ancient, volcanic hills of Nelson Island as you descend into Nightmute.

Remote Subsistence Camps

Small, isolated seasonal camps used by the Yup'ik people for fishing and gathering, visible along the smaller waterways.

Kuskokwim River Bend

A sweeping view of the silt-heavy Kuskokwim River as you depart Bethel, showcasing the scale of the waterway.

Migratory Wetlands

An endless patchwork of marshes and ponds that serve as a critical nesting ground for millions of migratory birds.

Bering Sea Horizon

On clear days, the distant shimmering horizon marks the edge of the North American continent and the start of the Bering Sea.