During the federal government shutdown, we will not monitor or update social media. All Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve areas are open and accessible; however, there are no NPS-provided services. For more information, see nps.gov/gaar.

Don't forget your rain gear and bug spray!! We're getting lots of early summer rain up here, and the mosquito are quite frisky. Storm over the Noatak River NPS photo/Kyle Humphries. ~DL

#MondayMotivation In uncertain times like these, its good to focus on the little things. Photo: NPS/Rebecca Warner, 2017

Join Alaska NPS today at noon local time for #TravelAlaskaChat and learn more about traveling to the beautiful and vast national parks in Alaska. It is not to late to start planning your adventure. NPS Image: Near Anaktuvuk Pass Gates Of The Arctic

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A5: Top three must do activities: 1. Sleep outside 2. Find a quiet spot and simply sit and listen to the silence of civilization and the sounds of wilderness 3. Take a hike off-trail Gates Of The Arctic #TravelAlaskaChat

The Great American Outdoors Act will help national parks complete vital maintenance and infrastructure projects, expand outdoor recreational opportunities, support local economies, and create thousands of jobs. nps.gov/subjects/legal… #GAOA #FindYourPark

Alaska's National Parks are inviting comment on proposed changes to parks’ Compendiums. To learn more about the proposed changes and comment open periods: go.nps.gov/proposed Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. Photo by NPS / Ben Buchanan

Chief Ranger/Pilot for Northern Alaska NPS Receives National Aviation Safety Award! Let's give a big Thank You and congratulations to Ranger Scott, the 2020 recipient of the National Park Service Wright Brothers National Aviation Safety Award! go.nps.gov/AlaskaRangerNa…

We had some #barkrangers visit the Bettles Ranger Station recently and learn about their ancestor - the wolf! Photo: NPS/Indigo Scott

nps.gov/gaar/learn/his… TBT. Cat train on the Hickle Highway in 1968, passing through what would become Gates of the Arctic. Looks cold! DL

In honor of International Women's Day we honor local hero Mardy Murie, often called the "Mother of the American conservation movement". ~DL

Spring in the arctic is the time for dog mushing with long days and cold evening temps keeping the snow and ice firm enough for travel. ~DL

April 3 is "Find a Rainbow Day". We found this summer rainbow over the Tinayguk River, one of six designated Wild Rivers in the park. ~DL

April is Archaeology month in Alaska! This year the theme is the 12,000 year old Paleoarctic Tradition. nps.gov/gaar/learn/his…

Bears in Gates of the Arctic are waking up! Happy Spring!

Spring is here in the far north.Creeks are starting to run, the trees are budding, and the migratory birds are on their way. ~DL

Remember the giant die-off of Murres last year? The NPS has released a video about their study of the event. youtu.be/Nhji4H5u65M

The 2018 Gates of the Arctic Artist In Residence application period is now open through 12/31/17! go.nps.gov/GAARArtist2018 National Park Service Alaska NPS

The Alaska NPS compendiums are open for public comment through Feb 15. Compendiums are designations, closures, and restrictions that help manage Alaska's national park areas for the public’s enjoyment, use, and protection. Please read & submit comments: go.nps.gov/akcompendiums2…