BKC → DRG

Eschscholtz Bay

The plane flies along the southern edge of this bay, offering a beautiful meeting of land and sea.

Elephant Point

A historic landmark and archaeological site where fossilized mammoth remains have been discovered in the coastal bluffs.

Kotzebue Sound

The massive expanse of the sound, often filled with drifting sea ice well into the early summer months.

Coastal Bluffs

Rugged, eroded cliffs along the shoreline that provide nesting grounds for various Arctic seabirds.

Deering Approach

A clear view of the village of Deering situated on the spit between the Inmachuk River and the sea.

Buckland River Meanders

Intricate, serpentine loops of the Buckland River as it winds through the low-lying wetlands immediately after takeoff.

Permafrost Polygons

View unique geometric patterns in the ground caused by ice wedges and the harsh Arctic freeze-thaw cycle.

Seward Peninsula Interior

The rolling hills and distant volcanic peaks of the interior Seward Peninsula rise to the south.

Selawik National Wildlife Refuge

The northern fringes of this vast protected area are visible, home to caribou herds and migratory birds.