BRW → SCC

Beaufort Sea Coastline

Witness the rugged northern edge of the North American continent where the tundra meets the Arctic Ocean.

Arctic Sea Ice

Depending on the season, see massive fields of pack ice, pressure ridges, and open water leads.

Plover Islands

A delicate chain of barrier islands that protect the mainland from the harsh Arctic surges.

Smith Bay

A large, shallow indentation in the coast known for its significant populations of migratory birds.

Prudhoe Bay Industrial Complex

As you descend into Deadhorse, the massive infrastructure of the oil fields and the Endicott Causeway come into view.

Oriented Thaw Lakes

Thousands of elliptical lakes aligned in the same direction, a unique geological result of permafrost and wind.

Colville River Delta

The massive, braided drainage system of the Colville River as it empties into the sea.

Brooks Range

On clear days, the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Brooks Range are visible on the southern horizon.

Teshekpuk Lake Region

A vast wetland area that serves as a critical habitat for caribou herds and migratory geese.

Arctic Pingoes

Keep a sharp eye out for small, conical mounds of earth-covered ice rising from the flat tundra.