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Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides the most consistent views of the massive Yukon River and the rising hills as you approach Russian Mission.

Right Side Highlights
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Yukon River Meanders

Follow the winding path of one of North America's longest rivers as it snakes through the valley.

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River Bluffs

Notice the dramatic steep banks where the river has carved into the local geological formations over centuries.

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Russian Mission Approach

An excellent view of the village situated along the riverbank against the backdrop of the surrounding hills.

The right side is ideal for photographers looking to capture the scale of the Yukon River. In winter, look for snowmobile tracks (ice roads) crossing the frozen river surface.

Left Side Highlights
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Tundra Ponds

The expansive Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is dotted with thousands of shimmering kettle lakes and ponds.

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Polte Slough Hills

The rugged terrain north of Marshall offers a sharp contrast to the surrounding flat river delta.

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Delta Wilderness

Vast stretches of uninhabited marshland where you might spot seasonal migratory bird patterns.

Great for spotting the 'pockmarked' landscape characteristic of Western Alaska's permafrost. Morning flights provide excellent reflections off the small lakes.

Top Activities in Russian Mission
Route Information

Distance: 38 km (24 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 min

Departure: MLL (61.8642997742, -162.026000977)

Arrival: RSH (61.7788848877, -161.319458008)

Route Type: Domestic

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