Caribou, sand dunes, the Kobuk River, Onion Portage - just some of the facets of Kobuk Valley National Park. Half a million caribou migrate through, their tracks crisscrossing sculpted dunes. The Kobuk River is an ancient and current corridor for people and wildlife. For 9000 years, people came to Onion Portage to harvest caribou as they swam the river. Even today, that rich tradition continues.
Learn more about float trips and other activities you can do in Kobuk Valley National Park
A caribou herd cross the Kobuk River at Onion Portage during their fall migration. Learn more about this culturally important heritage site.
The Great Kobuk Sand Dunes are the largest active dunes in the Arctic. Click here to learn more!
Stop in at the Heritage Center to tour the free museum and talk to a ranger!
The people along the Kobuk River carry on traditions spanning over 8,000 years.
Last updated: January 5, 2023
