Noatak National Preserve

A huge spray of northern lights is reflected in a tiny sliver of water in the Noatak River. This image was captured in early September at 2:30 in the morning.
As one of North America's largest mountain-ringed river basins with an intact ecosystem, the Noatak River environs feature some of the Arctic's finest arrays of plants and animals. The river is classified as a National Wild and Scenic River. It offers stunning wilderness float-trip opportunities - from deep in the Brooks Range to the tidewater of the Chukchi Sea.
Map showing location of park.
Dr Raime Fronstin with a timelapse camera on the tundra.
Dr. Raime Fronstin Honored
The National Park Service proudly announces that Dr. Raime Amaguq Fronstin has been awarded the Alaska Region’s Award for Natural Resource Research.
green northern lights
Photo by NPS Photo
Light and shadows on mountains
Photo by NPS Photo
mountain refection on calm lake
Photo by NPS Photo
bear walking along river
Photo by NPS Photo
small plane taking off
Photo by NPS Photo