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Gates of the Arctic National Park

Gates of the Arctic National Park is a recognized dark sky location in Alaska for stargazing and astronomy activities.

Type

As a U.S. national park, various camping options may be available, including frontcountry, dispersed (boondocking), and backcountry (backpacking/primitive). A permit may be required.

Birding

In addition to being known for its dark skies, Gates of the Arctic is also known for its birdwatching, with many different species of birds that habitate there.

For more info, see their website. See also all dark sky places in AK.


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