Cape Krusenstern National Monument
Overview
Cape Krusenstern National Monument is managed by National Park Service and is located near Noatak, Alaska. 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.
Things to Do at Cape Krusenstern National Monument
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Cape Krusenstern National Monument include:
Nearby Activities
- Camping
- Hiking
- Wildlife Viewing
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
Cape Krusenstern National Monument lies within a remote area of northwest Alaska and is bordered by the Arctic Ocean and Chukchi Sea. Visitors generally access the monument via the regional hub in Kotzebue. Commercial airlines provide daily service from Anchorage to Kotzebue. Chartered flights with licensed air taxi services, booked in advance, can take backcountry travelers to remote destinations within the monument.
GPS Coordinates: 67.41500000000001, -163.50377900000001
Contact & Resources
Phone: (907) 442-3890
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