EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES. ENDURING STORIES.

Cape Krusenstern National Monument

Arctic coast & human history
Alaska
Scenic header: Muskox and Greater White-fronted Geese on vegetated beach ridges in front of the Igichuk Hills. · NPS Photo · Photo credits
TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

Arctic coast & human history

Ancient beach ridges preserve a long record of human life beside the Chukchi Sea. Remote tundra and coastal landscapes reward carefully organized travel with knowledgeable local support.

muskox standing on the tundra
Muskox and Greater White-fronted Geese on vegetated beach ridges in front of the Igichuk Hills.
NPS Photo · Photo credits
aerial view of beach ridges
Beach ridges created by years of wave action during storms can be seen as parallel lines in the fall vegetation covering the old gravel.
NPS Photo · Photo credits
BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01Coastal beach ridges
  • 02Arctic tundra
  • 03Cultural-landscape interpretation

Before you go

No road connects the monument to the wider highway system. Arrange transport and respect archaeological sites and subsistence activities.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Official visitor information ↗Plan your visit →

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.