Noatak

Noatak National Preserve is one of the largest and most intact ecosystems in North America. The Noatak River system, located just north of the Arctic Circle, is thought to be the last remaining complete river system in the United States that has not been altered by human activity. The Noatak River and its environs feature some of the Arctic's finest arrays of plants and animals. The preserve is home to caribou, wolves, wolverines, brown bears, Dall sheep, musk oxen, arctic foxes, and many other species. The Noatak River is also an important breeding ground for wildfowl, including tundra swans, Canada geese, and waterfowl. In addition to its abundant wildlife, the Noatak River system is renowned for its spectacular scenery. With towering mountains, pristine forests, and vast tundra landscapes, the Noatak National Preserve is truly a wilderness paradise.