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.
Siikauraq Whiting in front of the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center
Siikauraq Whiting Named Superintendent of Western Arctic National Parklands
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.
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