National Park · Kotzebue, AK
🏜️ Kobuk Valley National Park
Kobuk Valley — arctic sand dunes; fly-in wilderness access only.
- Timefull day
- SettingWilderness only.
- TicketsNo road access; charters required.
- Get thereKotzebue hub then bush plane.
Local shortlist · confirm on arrival · 2026-08
No printer? Open the sheet on your phone, or print later. Classic · Bonus · Alpha (extra-hard cool finds).
Park map
Visitor map
Map: NPS public domain (via NPMaps) · tap to enlarge
Open on official site ↗
Map: NPS public domain (via NPMaps)
· Open on official site ↗
Short on time? Start here
Do these 3 in order if you can — enough for a short visit. Tap a stop for talk tips & photos. Create and print your mission is above.
More if you have energy
More stops if you have the energy.
- 🥾 Expedition board — Read distance and rules before you go.
- 🎖️ Kobuk Valley Junior Ranger desk — Ask at the visitor center — hours and ages vary.
- 🏞️ Kobuk River on the map — Water edge — safe step back.
- 🪨 Sand dune shapes (if in field) — Shapes carved by wind and water.
What the sheet may include
Print from the button at the top of this page. No app at the venue.
Example finds
- Find: Kotzebue / Northwest Arctic gateway visitor center
- Visit: Arctic dune story overlook (gateway)
- Read a sign at Kobuk Valley
- Stand still 10 seconds — what do you hear?
- Find something tiny next to something huge
- Point to a safe edge (rail, boardwalk, stay-back)
- Spot water, rock, or a living thing
- Pick your favorite Kobuk Valley stop — draw it later
Official site: Kobuk Valley National Park website. Always check hours and tickets before you go.