Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s rugged and raw, challenging to reach and equally tricky to traverse, but it can also be incredibly rewarding.

Bhitarkanika National Park reopens August 1, 2025. Discover why foreign tourists love its giant crocodiles, rich biodiversity, birdwatching, and serene mangroves.

Episode 5 · Gates of the Arctic National Park Field Trip Journey with Lillian Cunningham through the messy past and uncertain future of America’s most awe-inspiring places: the national parks.

Established in 1980, Gates of the Arctic marked a radically different way of thinking about what a national park should be.

Gates of the Arctic in Alaska is the least-visited national park in the U.S. Here's why you should plan a visit.

Exploring the Loneliest National Park Of the 63 official national parks in the United States, Gates of the Arctic is the least-visited. In 2023, it had 11,045 visitors.

Washington DC – National park supporters across the nation are celebrating today as Secretary Haaland announced Interior’s intention to reject the 211-mile Ambler industrial mining road in Alaska.

According to data from the National Park Service (NPS), Gates of the Arctic received just 11,045 recreational visits in 2023.

State of play: All national park sites will waive entrance fees on Saturday. Some parks, including Rocky Mountain, will hold additional events throughout the week.