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Kobuk Valley National Park
Kobuk Valley National Park is a national park in United States, established in 1980, covering 7,085 km² (2,735 sq mi). It is the #7 largest of United States's 77 national parks.
- Area
- 7,085 km²
- Established
- 1980
- IUCN
- VI: Protected Area with sustainable use of natural resources
- Nearest airport
- ABL · 64 km
Nearest airports to Kobuk Valley National Park
- 1 ABL64 kmstraight line
- 2 IAN68 kmstraight line
- 3 OTZ156 kmstraight line
More about Kobuk Valley National Park
Kobuk Valley National Park is one of 77 national parks in the United States. It covers 7,085 km² (708,490 ha) — about 4.5 times the size of London, making it the #7 largest national park in the United States (3.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1980, 46 years ago — the first national parks in the United States date back to 1861. It is listed in IUCN category VI: Protected Area with sustainable use of natural resources — allowing sustainable use of natural resources.
Visiting Kobuk Valley National Park
The closest airport is Ambler Airport (ABL), about 64 km away — around 1 h 23 min by car; alternatively Bob Baker Memorial Airport (IAN, 68 km).
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