With their scenic beauty and iconic geological features, the United States’ array of national parks makes for great places to visit. However, not all are as popular as the rest – and Gates of the ...

Without roads, trails or formal campgrounds, Gates of the Arctic’s 7-million-acre wilderness covers vast terrain, including the jagged peaks of the Brooks Mountain Range, glacier-carved valleys, ...

As for Gates of the Arctic specifically ... as well as vast swathes of boreal forest, followed by meadows and tundra. Among these ecosystems can be found a plethora of wildlife, ranging from ...