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Gates of the Arctic NP, Alaska
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The Nunamiut, a group of inland Iñupiat, are the only indigenous people in Alaska who traditionally lived year-round in the interior rather than along the coast.
The village is located in a mountain pass of the Brooks Range, which is the northernmost mountain range in the United States.
This park is one of the least visited national parks in the U.S., offering pristine wilderness and no roads or trails.
Many residents continue to engage in subsistence hunting and gathering, maintaining a connection to their cultural heritage.
The village is known for its sod houses, which are traditional Iñupiat dwellings made from earth and vegetation.
The area experiences an Arctic climate, with long, cold winters and short, cool summers, making it one of the coldest inhabited places in the U.S.
Caribou are central to the Nunamiut way of life, providing food, clothing, and tools, and are celebrated in local traditions and stories.
The village is not connected to the road system, making air travel the primary means of transportation to and from the area.
