Far North Alaska Tourism

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Nunamiut Village - Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska

Nunamiut Village - Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska

Situated at 2,200 feet elevation on the divide between the Anaktuvuk and John Rivers in the central Brooks Range sits the last remaining settlement of the Nunamiut Eskimos.  The inland northern Inupiat Eskimo have lived in the area since at least 500 BC.  It sits on a caribou migration route and is one of several departure points for trips into Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve. Read more

Iditarod - Nome, Alaska

Dog Mushing in Alaska
What do you think of when you hear “Alaska”?  For many, it’s the Iditarod sled dog race and if you’re going to Alaska, you have to take the opportunity to ride a dog sled, right?  

Although dog mushing is generally a winter sport, visitors in the summer months can still take advantage of it.  Although you’re ideal dog mushing experience should take place on thick Alaskan snow, you don’t have to worry if it’s a little warm when you visit as many of the area’s mushers have taken you into account.  Read more

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