FYU → VEE

Boreal Taiga

A sea of black spruce and birch trees stretches to the horizon, representing one of the most remote forests in North America.

Oxbow Lake Clusters

Extraordinary examples of geological succession with perfectly curved lakes abandoned by shifting river channels over centuries.

Permafrost Patterns

Look for unique polygonal ground structures and thermokarst features caused by the freezing and thawing of the Arctic soil.

Venetie Reservation Lands

Fly over the ancestral lands of the Gwich'in people, where the Porcupine Caribou herd often migrates during seasonal shifts.

Yukon River Confluence

Watch the massive Yukon River wind away as you depart Fort Yukon, showcasing its immense scale and sediment-rich waters.

Chandalar River Valley

The plane follows the general path of the Chandalar River, providing views of its complex, braided channels.

Brooks Range Horizon

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

Refuge Wetlands

The Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge presents a mosaic of thousands of small lakes and ponds, vital for migratory birds.