A city in Northwest Arctic Borough in the US state of Alaska, Ambler is located in the large Inupiaq language speaking region of the state. The city is perched on the north bank of the Kobuk River, in proximity to the confluence of the Ambler and the Kobuk Rivers. Ambler can be an excellent destination to enjoy a serene sojourn for the visitors wanting to explore Kobuk Valley National Park.
Kobuk Valley National ParkLocated at a distance of around 38 kilometers from Ambler, Kobuk Valley National Park is noted for the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes and caribou migration routes. Visitors can bring their own gear and enjoy backpacking, background camping, boating, hiking, and dog sledding. There are no roads leading to the park and visitors typically reach the park by chartered air taxis from Bettles, Nome, or Kotzebue. Wildlife species in the park include red foxes, wolves, black bears, beavers, brown bears, river otters, wolverines, porcupines, and more.