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Kobuk Valley NP, Alaska
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These dunes cover an area of about 25 square miles and can reach heights of up to 100 feet.
The dunes were created by the grinding action of glaciers during the last Ice Age, which left behind fine sand particles.
They are located within the Kobuk Valley National Park, which spans over 1.7 million acres.
The area is home to caribou, grizzly bears, and wolves, which roam the surrounding tundra and boreal forests.
Temperatures can soar to over 100°F in the summer and plummet to -50°F in the winter.
Strong winds continually reshape the dunes, keeping them active and ever-changing.
The Inupiat people have lived in the region for thousands of years and consider the dunes an important cultural landmark.
The dunes are remote and can only be reached by plane or a long hike, making them a true wilderness experience.
