Gates of the Artic

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Caribou

Northern Lights

Location

Gates of the Artic is located in Fairbanks, Alaska. To get into the park most people use a float plane or brush plane.

If you use either one you will be able to see the wonderful landscape.

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On a cold December day in 1980 Gates of the Artic was found!

December 2, 1980December 2, 1980

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Land Features

Long winter nights of Beautiful stars! 30 days of nonstop Sun! Where else can you find the Continental Divide and see the Northern Lights all in one day?

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Interesting Facts

• It can get below zero any time of the year.

• The Continental Divide is located in the park.

• Arrigetech Mountains mean outstretched fingers in Manumit.

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Animals

There are many unique animals in the park.

Just remember not to feed the animals.

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Artic Ground SquirrelGates of the Artic

CaribouGates of the Artic

Caribou

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FoxArtic fox

Red Fox

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Plants

Arnica Tussocks

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Activities

• Birding • Hiking• Backpacking• Rock Climbing• Whitewater-Rafting

Maps

Credits

• NPS.com

• L.L. Bean.com

• Birthdays of the National Parks

• National Park Foundation

• U.S. National Parks Net

• GORP-US National Parks

• Terragalleria