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Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
Bugs
Lots of mosquitos flying around a persons back as they float down the Koyukuk River.

NPS Photograph Don Pendergrast

Koyukuk Mosquitos

Although mosquitoes are generally worse in July, they can be a problem at any time throughout the summer and fall. Visitors to Gates of the Arctic and its associated communities should be prepared with more than one kind of mosquito protection.

Head nets, bug coats, long pants and assorted insect repellants are all good things to have with you for your trip into the Brooks Range. Head nets and bug coats often work best with a billed cap.

 
Chapman Fire, 2005  

Did You Know?
In 1969, five wildland fires burned 129,820 acres in Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve. That was the largest acreage to burn in the park in a given year. Interestingly, 14 wildland fires, the most fires to occur in the park, burned a mere 500 acres in 1977.

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Last Updated: July 31, 2006 at 16:42 EST