Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve

The Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve encompasses a national park, a national preserve, wilderness, six wild rivers, and two national natural landmarks, all of which offer isolation, wilderness travel, and adventure to tourists. Wild rivers run through the maze of glaciated valleys and rocky mountains, which are covered with boreal forest and arctic tundra vegetation and home to populations of caribou, Dall sheep, wolves, and bears. Dogs are permitted in the park, but they must be kept on a leash and cleaned up after. Dogs are permitted in the park's wilderness, although there are no man-made paths. Visitors must fly or hike into Gates of the Arctic because it is a wilderness area with no roads or trails into the park lands.