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Kobuk Valley — Onion Portage — Alaska, USA

Kobuk Valley — Onion Portage

Caribou migration river crossing on the Kobuk River — one of the world's great wildlife spectacles.

Where on earth

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Region
Alaska, USA
Country
United States
Biome
Boreal river tundra (100–300 m)
Best season
August – September
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Winter Camping
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Boreal river tundra (100–300 m)
  • Best season: August – September
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

Caribou migration river crossing on the Kobuk River — one of the world's great wildlife spectacles.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: August – September

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Boreal river tundra (100–300 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
United States
Biome
Boreal river tundra (100–300 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

Wildlife found around Kobuk Valley — Onion Portage

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Last verified: 1970-01-01