KAL → HSL

Yukon River Bend

Witness the massive scale of the Yukon River as the aircraft climbs away from Kaltag, revealing its complex channel system.

Koyukuk River Meanders

The flight path tracks near the Koyukuk River, showcasing incredible 360-degree serpentine loops and oxbow lakes.

Interior Boreal Forest

Expansive views of black spruce forests and willow thickets stretching toward the Kaiyuh Mountains.

Kaiyuh Mountains

On clear days, the distant peaks of the Kaiyuh Mountains are visible on the southeastern horizon.

Nulato Hills

The low, rolling ridges of the Nulato Hills provide a rugged backdrop to the west shortly after departure from Kaltag.

Koyukuk National Wildlife Refuge

Vast stretches of wetland habitat known for moose and waterfowl sightings from the air.

Thermokarst Lakes

Unique circular lakes formed by permafrost thaw, creating a swiss-cheese pattern across the tundra landscape.