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Kobuk River Meanders

Spectacular views of the heavy silty curves and broad sweeps of the primary river channel.

Waring Mountains

The prominent southern boundary of the Kobuk Valley providing a scenic backdrop.

Boreal Forest Edge

Dense clusters of black spruce and birch that define the northern tree line in this region.

Selawik Refuge Vistas

Far-reaching views toward the Selawik National Wildlife Refuge to the south-southeast.

Baird Mountains

Distant views of the rugged foothills of the Brooks Range rising to the north.

Squirrel River Confluence

The dramatic meeting point where the Squirrel River joins the Kobuk near the approach to Kiana.

Oxbow Lagoons

Intricate crescent-shaped lakes formed from ancient, abandoned river bends.

Permafrost Patterns

Geometric polygon shapes visible on the tundra floor, caused by freezing and thawing cycles.