Bering Land Bridge National Preserve
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In Detail
Animals Ice Age Steppe Bison The steppe bison may have been the most common animal found on the ice-age steppe of Pleistocene Alaska. The common ancestor to the steppe bison and to the modern day plains biso ... read more.
At A Glance Operating Hours & Seasons Operating Hours & Seasons Nome The Administrative Offices and Interpretive Center are open year round. Closed on all Federal Holidays. Open hours are from 8:00 - 4:30. Berin ... read more.
History History & Culture Ellis Island is a famous former Port of Entry to the United States, a place most Americans can picture in their minds; seeing ships as they sailed under the Statue of Liberty into N ... read more.
In A Nutshell Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is the best way to access the Preserve in summer? During the winter? During the Summer months you can access the Preserve by small fixed wing aircraft and small boa ... read more.
Introduction The Bering Land Bridge National Preserve is an unusually remote park, located on the Seward Peninsula in northwest Alaska. The preserve is a remnant of the land bridge that connected Asia with North A ... read more.
Just For Kids Be A Junior Ranger This summer become a junior ranger! Join a park ranger for eight weeks of activities, art projects and discovery walks that explore the natural and cultural history of the area. Di ... read more.
Natural Features Bering's Natural Features Birdwatchers can find an abundance to observe—and enjoy—in and around the Bering Land Bridge area. The Seward Peninsula is home to seabirds such as gulls, murres ... read more.
Park Regulations & Safety Plan Your Visit Travel in Bering Land Bridge National Preserve Bering Land Bridge National Preserve is located in a remote part of northwest Alaska. While here you are closer to Russia than Anchorage ... read more.
Preservation Management Shared Mission of Bering Land Bridge National Preserve and the Beringia Shared Heritage Program: "...recognize and celebrate the contemporary and historic exchange of biological resources ... read more.
Things To Do Things To Do Visit the visitor center in Nome, Alaska. Enjoy birdwatching. The preserve is home to raptors, waterfowl, and some rare Asiatic species. Fly out to Serpentine Hot Springs and spend a few ... read more.
Visitor Activities Visitor Activities Visitors to Bering Land Bridge Preserve can enjoy camping, hiking, backpacking and coastal boating in the summer months. Winter offers the opportunity to snowmobile, dogsled and cr ... read more.
Bering Land Bridge In Depth
News from the Parks
Frommer's Top 5 Parks for Cozy Camping
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
Park to Reopen Today after Crews Repair Road, Channel Kautz Creek
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
Jenna Otter Returns to Scene of Grizzly Bear Attack
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
Expected Rule Change Would Benefit Bicycling in National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
Things Slow At Hawaii's National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
