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Gates of the Arctic National Park and PreserveCaribou migrating through the Killik Valley
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Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
Leave What You Find
A Dall sheep ram horn lies among bright green vegetation

NPS Photo Teri McMillan

Dall sheep ram horn.

It is illegal to remove most natural objects, including plants and flowers, as well as cultural artifacts from any National Park Service lands.

Natural objects of beauty or interest, such as antlers or fossils, should be left for others to discover and enjoy. Antlers also provide an important calcium source for small mammals. 

Gates of the Arctic has been inhabited for thousands of years.  Decendants of ancient residents still use the land and its resources to lead a subsistance lifes.  Any items that you find such as traps, tools, firepits, etc., that appear recent, may be parts of historical or prehistoric cultural sites.  Please do not disturb things that are even potentially cultural or historic structures or artifacts.  Please report such sites to park staff so they can be surveyed.
A float plane landing on a lake in the park.  

Did You Know?
To access Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, most people fly into the park on floatplanes that land on lakes or bush planes that can land on gravel bars.

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Last Updated: August 24, 2006 at 22:24 EST