About This BlogIt’s a BIG country out there. The national parks in northwest Alaska cover 12 million acres. With a boat, snowmachine or sturdy set of legs, a person can immerse themselves in a little of that territory, but no one sees it like a pilot who experiences the parks from the air. The park service pilots fly a small tandem Scout on patrols and surveys for the National Park Service. Tundra, mountains, and sand dunes are what he sees from their “desk,” and from the sky, they takes notes on wildlife, ice on the rivers, plant green-up, storm cells, and smoking fires. On this blog, our pilots will share the view from 800 feet up. In turn, we hope you’ll be inspired to follow along virtually or get your feet out on the ground and enjoy the riches of these parks. Tune in for weekly observations from: Kobuk Valley National Park, Noatak National Preserve and Cape Krusenstern National Monument. The Growing Green
June 23, 2016
The tundra isn't always snowy. In the summer, it's a profusion of green. Muskox on the Tundra
June 23, 2016
If you're lucky, you'll spot muskox grazing on the tundra while flying over Cape Krusenstern National Monument. Icy Polygons from Above
June 21, 2016
A flight over Cape Krusenstern National Monument reveals hints of the icy geology below the surface. |
Last updated: July 19, 2017