Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve in Alaska - 11,907 visits North Cascades National Park in Washington - 16,485 visits Kobuk Valley National Park in Alaska - 17,233 visits ...

After visiting all 63 US National Parks, my favorite, lesser-known recommendations include Gates of the Arctic, New River Gorge, and Big Bend.

Congress established Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve in 1980 to safeguard the Rocky Mountains’ northernmost extension, the Brooks Range. However, the sprawling park has been ...

The last true wilderness in America is in the northernmost region of Alaska, and just getting there is a daring feat that requires intense planning.