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.
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Cape Krusenstern National Monument
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.
- LocationKotzebue, AK
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
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Weather now28°F Moderate snow
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Animals
- Archeology
- Arctic
- Aurora Borealis
- Birds
- Colonization and Settlement
- Night Sky
- Tundra
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- Unique Species
Things to Do
3 experiences from the National Park Service, plus every activity offered in the park. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Birdwatching at Krusenstern Lagoon
Amazing birding opportunities await the adventurers that visit Cape Krusenstern.
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Flying to Radio Hill
Landscape view of vast tundra and rolling Igichuk Hills.
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Visit the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center
Trying to figure out where to go and what to do in Northwest Alaska? The Northwest Arctic Heritage Center is a great place to meet rangers and acquire information on Cape Krusenstern National…
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Activities in the park
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Facilities & Services
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Other Visitor Services
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Northwest Arctic Heritage Center
Facility
Large, half-dome shaped, blue and grey building with just over 11,000 square feet of space. The museum space is just over 1,800 square feet and contains animal displays…
171 3rd Ave, Kotzebue, AK (907) 318-2230 Directions
Details
Large, half-dome shaped, blue and grey building with just over 11,000 square feet of space. The museum space is just over 1,800 square feet and contains animal displays, soundscapes, tactile exhibits and more. The Heritage Center also contains a bookstore, restroom, art gallery, and sitting area. The Northwest Arctic Heritage Center serves as the visitor centers for the Western Arctic National Parklands: Kobuk Valley National Park, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, and Noatak National Preserve.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Open 24 hours, daily · Cape Krusenstern National Monument
Hours details
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Cape Krusenstern National MonumentOpen 24 hours, daily
Since there are no roads into Cape Krusenstern National Monument, the visitor center is located at the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center in Kotzebue, AK. From Kotzebue, visitors will charter an air taxi to transport them into the actual national monument which is open 24/7 every day of the year.
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Contact the park
Weather & conditions
28°F
Moderate snow · feels like 19°
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Today
30° 25°
Freezing fog86% rain -
Tomorrow
25° 19°
Light freezing rain34% rain -
Thursday
24° 17°
Overcast19% rain
Updated 3 hr ago
What to expect by season
Snow, rain, and freezing temperatures can occur any time of the year. Always travel with good quality rain gear and warm layers. Be especially careful to stay dry. Hypothermia can set in on a windy, wet day, even when it doesn't feel that cold.
Photos
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Sunset on the Cape Krusenstern Coast — NPS Photo / Annie Carlson -
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Getting There
Kotzebue, AK 99752
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.
Full directions
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.
Mailing address: PO Box 1029, Kotzebue, AK 99752
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