Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve is more than beautiful landscapes, changing seasons, and critical habitat for hundreds of plants and animal species. It is a collection of inter-related and multi-layered stories that add dimension to the land and its history. Check back as we add more stories.

Military Exploration of the Brooks Range

USGS Exploration in the Brooks Range

Gold in the Brooks Range

Kobuk Gold Rush

Creation of Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve

Subsistence and Gates of the Arctic

Is That a Village in a Wilderness Park?

If some of these stories have piqued your interest, check out our Suggested Reading List.