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Tanana River Braids

Intricate, silty channels of the Tanana River winding through the valley floor immediately after takeoff.

Denali & Alaska Range

On clear days, the massive peaks of the Alaska Range, including Denali, dominate the southern horizon.

Minto Flats

A sprawling complex of lakes and wetlands that serves as a vital habitat for migratory waterfowl.

Yukon-Tanana Confluence

The dramatic meeting point where the Tanana River flows into the mighty Yukon River near the village of Tanana.

River Fish Camps

Small subsistence fish camps dotted along the Yukon riverbanks, visible during the summer salmon runs.

Ray Mountains

Rugged, ancient peaks rising to the north, offering a stark contrast to the flat river basins.

Endless Boreal Forest

A vast, unbroken carpet of black spruce and birch trees stretching toward the Arctic Circle.

Permafrost Features

Visible thermokarst lakes and patterned ground that indicate the presence of permafrost beneath the tundra.

Interior Wilderness

Deeply isolated valleys where you might spot moose on gravel bars or evidence of forest fire scars.