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Gates of the Arctic National Park and PreserveThe Arrigetch Peaks stretch their fingers toward the sky.
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Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska
A view of Anaktuvuk Pass from the plane.

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Anaktuvuk Pass is a remote village located within the Park and Preserve boundaries. It was established along a major caribou migration route in the early 1950s by the last remaining band of semi-nomadic Nunamiut Eskimo.

Even today, the residents continue to depend on caribou and other natural resources for food, clothing and cultural continuity.

Learn more about the history of Anaktuvuk Pass and the Nunamiut people who live there.
Historic photo of a Native Alaskan woman with a dog team in the winter snow  

Did You Know?
Humans have lived on and off the land in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve for more than 12,500 years.

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Last Updated: November 21, 2008 at 17:23 EST