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Western Arctic National Parklands antler-like lichen
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Operating Hours & Seasons

The Parklands are open year around. The headquarters office is located in Kotzebue and office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. The Visitor Center, also located in Kotzebue, is open for the summer and hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturday 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, closed Sunday & Monday.

The Nome office, for Bering Land Bridge, hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Arctic winter conditions - snow, ice, wind, and below-freezing temperatures exist in the park from October through April. Temperatures rarely exceed 65 degrees F. in July-August; snow or freezing temperatures may occur any time.

Getting There

Plane
Commercial airlines provide service from Anchorage or Fairbanks to Nome or Kotzebue. From Kotzebue to the Parklands, fly with various air taxi operators. There are scheduled flights to villages and chartered flights to specific park areas. Summer access may include motorized/non-motorized watercraft, aircraft, or by foot. Winter access may include snowmobiles, aircraft or by foot.

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