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Draanjik River Meanders

Witness some of the most dramatic oxbow lakes and river loops in the world as the Draanjik River winds toward Chalkyitsik.

Boreal Taiga Canopy

Dense stands of black spruce and larch create a textured green carpet broken only by the shimmering water of the flats.

Wetland Wildlife Habitat

Scan the edges of the numerous thermokarst lakes for moose, which are frequently seen feeding in the shallow waters during summer.

Southern Sky Views

Excellent lighting conditions for photography during midday flights as the sun remains in the southern half of the sky.

Porcupine River Valley

Catch glimpses of the Porcupine River as it flows southwest toward its confluence with the Yukon River near Fort Yukon.

Yukon Flats Wilderness

The northern expanse of the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge, featuring a vast mosaic of wetlands and boreal forest.

Brooks Range Horizon

On exceptionally clear days, the distant jagged peaks of the Brooks Range may be visible far to the north.