OTZ → OME

Baldwin Peninsula

Aerial views of the narrow spit of land where Kotzebue is situated, surrounded by the Hotham Inlet.

Hotham Inlet

A massive brackish water body where the Kobuk and Selawik Rivers terminate into the arctic sea.

Imuruk Basin

An expansive inland lake system that serves as a vital habitat for migratory birds and local wildlife.

Kigluaik Mountains

The most dramatic terrain on the route, featuring jagged alpine peaks and glacial cirques just north of Nome.

Seward Peninsula Tundra

A vast expanse of permafrost-laden landscape often dotted with reindeer herds or muskoxen.

Kotzebue Sound

Deep arctic waters that are often choked with massive, shifting sea ice floes well into the late spring.

Bering Land Bridge National Preserve

Views of one of the most remote national park units, featuring ancient lava flows and volcanic craters.

Chukchi Sea Horizon

The vast, unobstructed horizon where the Arctic Ocean meets the sky, offering incredible sunset views.

Norton Sound

The final approach path over the Bering Sea, where you can often spot small boats or gold mining dredges near the Nome shoreline.