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Yukon River Main Stem

The enormous, silt-heavy main channel of one of North America's longest rivers.

Y-K Delta Wetlands

A dizzying mosaic of thousands of thermokarst lakes and migratory bird nesting grounds.

Pitkas Point

Clear views of the small village located at the confluence of the Yukon and Andreafsky rivers.

Bering Sea Horizon

On clear days, the western horizon reveals the distant, shimmering edge of the Bering Sea.

River Traffic

Spot local skiffs and barges navigating the intricate channels that serve as the region's highways.

Kotlik Slough

Aerial view of the village outskirts and the primary waterway used by local residents.

Patterned Ground

Distinctive polygonal soil patterns created by thousands of years of permafrost activity.

Andreafsky Wilderness

The transition from flat wetlands to the rolling, shrub-covered hills near the Andreafsky River.

Mountain Village Vista

Distant views of the neighboring community set against the rising terrain of the north bank.