Even by Alaska standards, Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve is extraordinary.

Established in 1980, Gates of the Arctic marked a radically different way of thinking about what a national park should be.

According to data from the National Park Service (NPS), Gates of the Arctic received just 11,045 recreational visits in 2023. That’s an increase of 16.8 percent compared to the previous year ...

Even by Alaska standards, Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve is extraordinary.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains the most visited national park, while Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve had the fewest visitors.

Discover the top 10 largest national parks in the U.S., dominated by Alaska's vast wilderness. Explore their unique ...

Gates of the Arctic in Alaska is the least-visited national park in the U.S. Here's why you should plan a visit.

Exploring the Loneliest National Park Of the 63 official national parks in the United States, Gates of the Arctic is the least-visited. In 2023, it had 11,045 visitors.

One of the most remote US national parks is so far off the grid, the only way in is to fly, or hike for miles — and once you're upclose with the 8.4 million-acre Gates of the Arctic National ...

After visiting all 63 US National Parks, my favorite, lesser-known recommendations include Gates of the Arctic, New River Gorge, and Big Bend.

According to data from the National Park Service (NPS), Gates of the Arctic received just 11,045 recreational visits in 2023.