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KONGAKUT RIVER RAFTING KONGAKUT RIVER with LOWER KONGAKUT/ARCTIC COAST PADDLE This float trip on the Kongakut River rafts through the northeastern corner of Alaska, beginning high in the mountains of the Brooks Range, then paddling north to end amid the foothills at the verge of the coastal plain. The Kongakut River traverses some of the most remote wilderness in America. Golden Eagles soar high and low as Dall Sheep dot the mountainsides. The tundra teems with colorful wildflowers in full bloom as camouflaged baby birds nestle in hidden nests. The treeless, mountainous scenery of the Brooks Range is splendid, the hiking is excellent, and a two mile stretch of Class III whitewater adds a splash of excitement to an otherwise Class II wilderness float trip. The huge Porcupine Caribou herd typically travels this river corridor back and forth from their wintering area in Canada. These animals are always on the move and sometimes we end up in the middle of them, an indescribable experience; and sometimes we just miss them by minutes. Wolves and grizzly bears are often seen as they are attracted to this phenomenon. The birding begins in the alpine habitat of the high mountains and changes as we raft through varying habitats toward the foothills. While weather may influence our rafting schedule, your typical day will be a mixture of hiking and floating with some layover days for hiking. A day hike near our last camp may be rewarded with a view of the coastal plain and Arctic Ocean, weather permitting. If you are looking for more adventure, the Lower Kongakut-Arctic Coast Paddle, a canoe trip, can be added to the end of this trip and you can continue to the Arctic Ocean and beyond. This would complete the journey from the high mountains to the ocean, allowing exploration of all habitats along the way.
 Caribou - Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)
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Wilderness Wildlife & Birding
BIRDING FOCUSED
WILDERNESS WILDLIFE & BIRDING
INTERNATIONAL
