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Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
Bugs
Lots of mosquitos flying around a persons back as they float down the Koyukuk River.
NPS Photograph Don Pendergrast
Koyukuk Mosquitos

Although mosquitoes are generally worse in July, they can be a problem at any time throughout the summer and fall. Visitors to Gates of the Arctic and its associated communities should be prepared with more than one kind of mosquito protection.

Head nets, bug coats, long pants and assorted insect repellants are all good things to have with you for your trip into the Brooks Range. Head nets and bug coats often work best with a billed cap.

 
A float plane landing on a lake in the park.  

Did You Know?
To access Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, most people fly into the park on floatplanes that land on lakes or bush planes that can land on gravel bars.

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Last Updated: July 31, 2006 at 16:42 EST