Cape Krusenstern National Monument

Muskox and Greater White-fronted Geese on vegetated beach ridges in front of the Igichuk Hills.

A bridge to the past and a land for the future, Cape Krusenstern National Monument protects approximately 560,000 acres of diverse Arctic coastal, and upland ecosystems. Inhabited by the Iñupiaq people since time-immemorial, over 5,000 years of sequential human use is documented in the 114 successive beach ridges. Rich connections to the land and waters are preserved through subsistence practices.

Map showing location of park.

Siikauraq Whiting in front of the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center

Siikauraq Whiting Named Superintendent of Western Arctic National Parklands

2025-01-17

The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce the selection of Siikauraq Whiting as the new superintendent for Western Arctic National Parklands, which administers Kobuk Valley National Park, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, and Noatak National Preserve.

Photo by NPS Photo