OTZ → ABL

Selawik Wildlife Refuge

A sprawling expanse of wetlands, lakes, and tundra that serves as a vital breeding ground for migratory birds.

Great Kobuk Sand Dunes

Massive, unexpected Arctic sand dunes rising up to 100 feet above the surrounding boreal forest.

Kobuk River Oxbows

The river features extreme meandering patterns with numerous abandoned channels and oxbow lakes.

Kobuk Valley National Park

Aerial views of one of the most remote national parks in the U.S., showcasing a transition from forest to tundra.

Hotham Inlet

A massive brackish water body also known as Kobuk Lake, visible immediately after departure from Kotzebue.

Waring Mountains

A rugged range of tundra-covered peaks that line the northern side of the Kobuk River valley.

Brooks Range Vistas

On clear days, the distant, snow-capped peaks of the Brooks Range provide a dramatic northern horizon.

Jade Mountains

Shimmering greenish peaks located north of the Kobuk River near the approach into Ambler.