This preserve contains the land bridge that once connected Asia with North America over 13,000 years ago., Located on the Seward Peninsula in northwest Alaska, Bering Land Bridge National Preserve protects a small remnant of the 1,000-mile-wide grassland that connected Asia and North America during the last Ice Age. The majority of this land bridge, once thousands of miles wide, now lies beneath the waters of the Chukchi and Bering Seas., THINGS TO DO, There are no roads into Bering Land Bridge, so travel opportunities can be limited. The main hub for access to the preserve is Nome , which is 70 miles away. The most common access is by snowmobile, small airplane, boat, or on foot. There are 5 shelter cabins, some left by gold miners, in the preserve that are still used today. Other popular activities include wildlife viewing, hiking, and…, WILDLIFE, The Seward Peninsula is the crossroads of the Asiatic-North American flyway, providing ample opportunity to spot more than 100 species of migratory birds as well as hawks and eagles. Brown bear, caribou, musk ox, moose, Arctic fox, and wolverine also take up residence in the preserve. Along the coast, visitors can spot bearded, hair, and ribbon seals, walrus, and humpback, fin, and bowhead whales., LANDSCAPE, Encompassing 2.7 million acres of tundra, mountains, lakes, and seashores, Bering Land Bridge National Preserve has a rich diversity of offerings for those wishing to experience the raw, wild nature of Alaska's far northwestern ecosystems. Its western boundary lies 42 miles from the Bering Strait and the fishing boundary between the United States and Russia. Only 70 miles from the Siberian…, HISTORY, This wilderness preserve sprawls across the northern Seward Peninsula and was named for the land link that connected Alaska and Asia during the last Ice Age, when sea levels were about 300 feet lower than today. Most archaeologists agree that it was across this Bering Land Bridge, also called Beringia, that humans first passed from Asia to populate the Americas some 10,000 years ago. Plants,…, FACILITIES AND CAMPING, The Bering Land Bridge National Preserve Visitor Center is located in Nome and has exhibits on the history and animals of the preserve, interactive maps, seasonal ranger programs. The preserve and surrounding areas include Alaska Native villages that offer opportunities to observe traditional subsistence lifestyles and historic reindeer herding. Serpentine Hot Springs has a bathhouse and…, GETTING HERE, Access to the preserve is from Nome and Kotzebue , which are served by commercial airlines. The preserve is 70 miles north of Nome but there are no roads that lead into it. Small air taxi planes and small boats drop off visitors in the backcountry, or visitors can travel by skis, snowmobile, or dog sled in winter. The preserve is also accessible by biking or hiking from the road system…
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Leave the navigating to someone else and enjoy an Alaska road trip on a comfortable motorcoach, bus, or shuttle., Alaska Motorcoach and Bus Tours, Alaska bus and motorcoach tours offer all the convenience of packaged travel, with excellent tour options and stops at off-the-beaten-path destinations. Enjoy the open road of Alaska’s scenic highways without worrying about the details. Deluxe motorcoaches include amenities like generous space, comfortable seating with large windows, overhead and rear luggage storage, and a PA system for tour…, Alaska Shuttle Services, Shuttle transportation in Alaska is a convenient and affordable option for visitors who want to visit some of the state’s top destinations by road without renting a car. Shuttles range from short transfers to custom multi-day itineraries. Some companies offer regularly-scheduled shuttle service within a specific area to transport visitors from hotels and community pick-up locations to top…
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There are places in every destination, no matter how big or small, that are considered must visits. And then there are the off-the-beaten-path spots that more and more travelers are intentionally seeking out, whether it’s to be different, avoid crowds, experience more culture, or expand their perspectives. Because of Alaska’s limited road system , it has more off-the-beaten-path places than your…, in Orca Inlet; hike to Saddlebag or Sheridan glaciers; time your trip to the Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival in May; or raft the Copper River. You’ll quickly feel welcome in this small seaside village with big adventures. Kodiak Island ’s eponymous city draws travelers from all over for bear viewing and fishing, but Kodiak’s culture and history are just as enticing. Learn about the island’s…, , is set inside Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve , the largest park in the nation. You can explore the park’s 13.2 million acres by glacier trekking , river rafting , backcountry hiking and camping , flightseeing ,, or mountain biking. Don’t miss the guided tour of the Kennecott Mine in the nearby ghost town. Stay a few days and you will meet most of McCarthy’s few dozen residents and fall in love with its quirks. Nome may look about as far off the beaten path as you can get in Alaska on the Seward Peninsula along the Bering Sea Coast, but it’s the ultimate destination for dog mushers and spectators each…, , and the Port of Dutch Harbor have been made famous by Discovery’s “Deadliest Catch” reality TV show. But its crab fishery and processing plants are definitely not the only draw. Unalaska offers a variety of outdoor adventures, fascinating World War II history and rich Alaska Native and Russian history. Birders flock here to see rare species seldom seen outside the Aleutians. And while you may not…, , is one of the most interesting and oldest towns in Southeast Alaska, home to the Tlingit people and occupied by Russia and England before it became part of the United States. Visit the Wrangell Museum and Shakes Island to learn more about area history. Wander Petroglyph Beach State Historic Site to view ancient rock carvings. Head to the Anan Wildlife Observatory to see bears in the summer, or…
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Brought to you by Hurtigruten, Alaska’s scenery and wilderness are one-of-a-kind. To preserve all the things that make Alaska unique, try touring sustainably on a Hurtigruten Expeditions small-ship cruise. This Adventure Green Alaska (AGA) certified expedition cruise is a wonderful way to see the stunning Inside Passage of Alaska . Onboard you’ll learn about the region through educational lectures, as well as step off the ship…, 1. Adventure Green Alaska certification, Adventure Green Alaska is Alaska’s only sustainable tourism certification program. This certification defines sustainable tourism as travel to natural areas that benefits local economies, respects the environment, and is sensitive to Indigenous cultures. Traveling with Hurtigruten to Alaska is a much different proposition than sailing on the big white ships. Traveling with sustainability makes…, 2. Banning single-use plastics, Hurtigruten has focused on the problem with plastic pollution for years and has banned single-use plastics on its ships to reduce the impact plastic has on our oceans. When you travel on a Hurtigruten cruise, you can have peace of mind knowing that they are working to cut down on waste and build more sustainable travel for a brighter Alaska future., 3. Cleaner hybrid ships, By retrofitting ships with large battery packs and hybrid engines, the impact on the Alaska environment and its wildlife is greatly reduced. Cutting down on emissions is one of the core principals of Hurtigruten and it is spearheading changes to preserve the areas it travels through. In addition to cutting down on fuel use, Hurtigruten also uses the cleanest fuel possible and none of Hurtigruten’…, 4. Cutting down on food waste, When traveling to Alaska by ship, what you take out of the water is equally important as what you put in. Hurtigruten is committed to sustainable fishing practices when purchasing food for their ships and requires third party certification of all fish purchased (MSC, ASC or equivalent). In addition to being able to trace sustainability in sourcing food, Hurtigruten is also committed to cutting…, Follow Hurtigruten, Instagram: @hurtigrutenexpeditions Facebook: @HurtigrutenUSA
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