Pottery fragments with linear stamping on surface
Linear stamped pottery fragements recovered from an archeological feature. Possibly date to the Choris period (about 3000 years ago).
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Alaska Natives. Eskimo woman cutting blubber at spring seal hunting camps in Sheshaulik in Cape Krusenstern National Monument. Alaska Task Force # 4453-33-R4139
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Alaska Natives. Edna Williams, an elderly Eskimo woman at Cape Krusenstern National Monument, where she has spent many years at Sealing camps. Her Inupiaq Eskimo name, "Napaaktuk," means spruce tree. Alaska Tas... More
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Alaska Natives. Eskimo woman cutting blubber from seal at seal hunting camps at Cape Krusenstern National Monument. Alaska Task Force # 4453-35-R4153
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Alaska Natives. Edna Williams, an elderly Eskimo woman from the Kotzebue sound region wearing traditional wolverine ruff and colorful parka at Cape Krusenstern National Monument. Alaska Task Force # 4456-32-4740
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Alaska Natives. Eskimo seal hunter on ice floes of Kotzebue Sound near Cape Krusenstern National Monument. Alaska Task Force # 4454-30-R4147
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Alaska Natives. A group of visitors watch a woman demonstrate cutting seal blubber at a seal hunting camp in Sheshaulik near Cape Krusenstern National Monument. Alaska Task Force # 4462-9-R4175
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Alaska Natives. Eskimo fishing at campsites along beaches of Cape Krusenstern National Monument. Alaska Task Force # 4464-37-4732
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Alaska Natives. Edna Williams, an elderly Eskimo woman from the Kotzebue sound region wearing traditional wolverine ruff and colorful parka at Cape Krusenstern National Monument. Alaska Task Force # 4471-7-4736
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Alaska Natives. Eskimo seal hunters row along ice floes of Kotzebue Sound near Cape Krusenstern National Monument. Alaska Task Force # 4465-30-R4150
Alaska free images - Winter Moon
January light and a bright moon at 2 pm over the Igichuk Hills in Cape Krusenstern National Monument. Purple and blue sky with a full moon
Alaska free images - Winter Moonset
January light and moonset at 2 pm over the Igichuk Hills. Purple and blue twilit sky with a full moon over rolling hills.
Anigaaq Ranger Station - National Parks Gallery
Ranger station in January at Anigaaq in CAKR. Frozen Tukrok River in background at the base of the small bluff. Blue winter light on the snow around a remote ranger station in Cape Krusenstern National Monument.
Summer Flowers at Cape Krusenstern National Monument
Late June wildflowers near the Cape Krusenstern ranger station along the coastline of the Chukchi Sea. Stinkweed (Artemisia sp. ) present in the picture.
Winter Snowmachine Route - National Parks Gallery
Winter snowmachine trail up a frozen creekbed. Blue winter light and pink clouds over a snowcovered streambed.
Braided Seal Intestine - National Parks Gallery
Braided seal intestines dry in the sun on a rack at a subsistence camp. 2 sections of braided seal intestine hang over a suspended log.
Shorebird Eggs in a Nest - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Close view of four spotted shorebird eggs in a shallow nest. 4 spotted eggs tucked into the grass and surrounded by driftwood.
Drying Seal Meat - National Parks Gallery
Black strips of seal meat drying on a rack at a summer subsistence camp. 25 pieces of black seal meat hang from a wooden rack .
Flowers and Berries - National Parks Gallery
Flowering Parrya nudicaulis blooms amidst a background of prolific crowberries (aka blackberries) on the Arctic tundra. Arctic plants are short but mighty. Keeping a low profile protects them from harsh weather.
Muskox and Geese - National Parks Gallery
Muskox and Greater White-fronted Geese on vegetated beach ridges in front of the Igichuk Hills. The tundra/wetland complexes of the monument are productive habitat for a variety of animals 3 muskox and 7 geese ... More
Drying the Harvest - National Parks Gallery
A full rack of drying fish proves that subsistence harvesters have been hard at work. The dried fish can be eaten throughout the winter. Traditional native foods like this (nikipak) are often shared widely betw... More
ATV Tracks on the Tundra - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
ATVs or 4-wheelers are handy for getting around the tundra, but they quickly damage the plant cover. Without plants to insulate the permafrost, it melts and makes a muddy quagmire that can't easily be revegetated.
Fish on a Drying Rack - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Pike (left right) and trout (middle) dry on a rack at a subsistence camp. The slash marks allow more air to circulate and dry the meat more quickly.
Muskox and Geese - National Parks Gallery
Muskox and Greater White-fronted Geese on vegetated beach ridges in front of the Igichuk Hills. 3 muskox and 7 geese standing amongst red, green, and orange vegetation.
Alaska free images - Removing Blubber
An Inupiaq woman at a subsistence camp uses an ulu to separate the blubber from the hide of an Ugruk (Bearded Seal). Woman uses a rounded knife to cut the fat layer off of a seal hide.
Caribou Skull on Tundra - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
This snow white caribou skull probably came from a big male, judging by the size of the antlers. Bleached caribou skull with antlers lying tundra.
Shell on a Pebble Beach - Public domain natural history illustration
A pink spiral shell of a Northern Neptune Snail decorates the gravel beach at Cape Krusenstern National Monument. Close view of pink spiral shell on pebbles
Alaska free images - Semipalmated Plover
A skilled photographer captured this shorebird when there was perfect light to see all its markings. This Semipalmated Plover is in breeding plumage. Shorebird rests on a rock
Shell on a Pebble Beach - Public domain natural history illustration
Pink spiral shell of a Northern Neptune Snail on the gravel beach at Cape Krusenstern.
ATVs on the Beach - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
ATVs are excellent tools for getting around. It's best to use them only on beaches where there is no permanent damage and tracks are washed away by waves. Tundra plants cannot bounce back as easily as gravel.
Alaska free images - Semipalmated Plover
Close view of a Semipalmated Plover in breeding plumage. Semipalmated plover with white face markings and orange and black bill rests on a rock.
Ground slate projectile point fragment
Ground slate projectile point recovered during archeological testing.
Crew at Sealing Point Tower 2006
Archeology crew taking a lunch break at the Sealing Point Tower, Cape Krusenstern, 2006.
2009 Foraging Caribou - National Parks Gallery
Caribou foraging along the ancient beach ridges
2009 Archeology Crew - National Parks Gallery
The 2009 archeology crew. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alaska free images - Chert Sideblade
Chert sideblade recovered during site testing. Possibly dates to the Norton period, 2000 years before present.
2009 Boating Home to Kotzebue - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Transporting gear and crewmembers back to town, August 2009. Public domain photograph of a motorboat, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Beach ridges along the Chukchi Sea
Aerial view of beach ridges of Cape Krusenstern and Chukchi Sea. Krusenstern Lagoon in upper right of image.
2009 Field Camp, Krusenstern Lagoon
Archeologist's 2009 summer field camp at Krusenstern Lagoon.
Archeologists testing a site feature
University of Washington archeology crewmembers testing a feature along the beach ridges.
Noatak national preserve - Cake Art
Cake made by Kotzebue resident for summer grand opening of Northwest Arctic Heritage Center in Kotzebue, AK. The public is welcome year-round in the center to see exhibits, films, and attend programs about Cape... More
2009 Students Working in the Lab
Archeology students sorting, analyzing and identifying artifacts and samples from Cape Krusenstern
Shovel testing and recording features with GPS
Shovel testing and recording archeological features using a Trimble GPS.
Blue glass trade beads - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Blue glass trade beads recovered during archeological testing along beach ridges.
Study area locator map - Public domain map
Study area locator map showing research location in relation to Kotzebue.
2008 UW Archeology Crew - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
2008 University of Washington archeology field crew for the 200 Generations survey, mapping and testing project.
Anigaaq Field Camp - National Parks Gallery
2008 archeology field camp at Anigaaq, Cape Krusenstern.
Old House Uncovered - National Parks Gallery
Univ of WA archeology crew conducts research on an old semi-subterranean house along the beach ridges of Cape Krusenstern.
Setting Up a RAWS - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Arctic Network scientist Pam Sousanes sets up a remote automated weather station near Mount Noak to gather data for climate research. Mt. Noat Climate Station Installation
Arctic Ground Squirrel - National Parks Gallery
Arctic Ground Squirrel flanked by fireweed on a hillside near Rabbit Creek. Ground squirrel standing upright on a hillside surrounded by summer flowers.
Mushrooms on the Tundra - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Mushrooms sprout among summer plants which include Coltsfoot, blueberry (see the unripe green berries?), crowberry, horsetail, moss, and lichens.
Lupine on the Tundra - Public domain botanical illustration
Early summer Lupine (Lupinus arcticus). The flowers bloom from the bottom up, so this plant has a ways to go yet.
Vole's Eye View of the Tundra - Public domain botanical illustration
On-the-ground viewpoint of Spotted Saxifrage (front with flower buds) and Bearberry (leaves in the back) on the summer tundra near Rabbit Creek in Cape Krusenstern National Monument.
Icon Painting from the Dunes, public domain photograph
Constance, 2011, stands on the edge of the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes and paints the forest in front of her. The sand dunes are one of the most iconic views found in Kobuk Valley National Park and often on the list... More
Tundra and Mulgrave Hills - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Green summer tundra and the rolling Mulgrave Hills in Cape Krusenstern National Monument. The Mulgrave Hills are the farthest west extension of the Brooks Range.
Alaska free images - Backbreaking Work
University of Washington archeologists carefully unearth features from a pit house while keeping meticulous records of locations of the items they find.
Shorebird Project 2011 - National Parks Gallery
A US Fish Wildlife volunteer monitors shorebird nests (DUNL, SESA, WESA, REPH) near Cape Krusenstern (Ingitkalik Mtn and Krusenstern Lagoon in background). And no, those aren't dunlins flying around... those a... More
RAWS Ready to Go - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A remote automated weather station (RAWS) installation is complete and ready to gather information on wind, temperature and precipitation. Data will be used for climate monitoring and research projects.
Vole's Eye View of Tundra Plants
On-the-ground viewpoint of Spotted Saxifrage (front with flower buds) and Bearberry (leaves in the back) on the summer tundra near Rabbit Creek.
Are Those.....Shorebirds? - National Parks Gallery
A US Fish Wildlife volunteer monitors shorebird nests (DUNL, SESA, WESA, REPH) near Cape Krusenstern (Ingitkalik Mtn and Krusenstern Lagoon in background). And no, those aren't dunlins flying around... those ar... More
Shorebird Project 2011 - National Parks Gallery
A US Fish Wildlife volunteer monitors shorebird nests (DUNL, SESA, WESA, REPH) near Cape Krusenstern (Ingitkalik Mtn and Krusenstern Lagoon in background). And no, those aren't dunlins flying around... those a... More
Are Those.....Shorebirds? - National Parks Gallery
A US Fish Wildlife volunteer monitors shorebird nests (DUNL, SESA, WESA, REPH) near Cape Krusenstern (Ingitkalik Mtn and Krusenstern Lagoon in background). And no, those aren't dunlins flying around... those a... More
Rock Outcrop in the Igichuk Hills
Rock outcrop in Cape Krusenstern National Monument covered in July plant growth. Noatak River floodplain in the background. Lichen covered rocks and green plants above a river floodplain.
Alaska free images - Rocky Outcrop
A variety of lichens and flowering plants on a rocky outcrop overlooking Rabbit Creek. White, brown and yellow lichens of all shapes cover exposed rock on a ridge.
Noatak national preserve - Getting Inspired
Artist MK gets inspired during her artist-in-residence excursion to Copter Peak in Noatak National Preserve. The Artist-in-Residence program allows artists exceptional views of some of the most wild reaches of ... More
Beach Ridges on the Shore of Cape Krusenstern
Beach ridges created by years of wave action during storms can be seen as parallel lines in the fall vegetation covering the old gravel. People have lived and traveled on this beach to hunt sea mammals for 5000... More
Elaine at Work - National Parks Gallery
Elaine begins her tapestry while still in the field at Onion Portage. Some artists immediately create their art upon arrival in the parks, while many others start their artwork upon arrival back in Kotzebue or ... More
Cape Krusenstern Beach Ridges - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
5000 years of accumulated beach ridges show up well as concentric curved lines in the light of the summer sun. Arctic Ocean is on the left, Krusenstern Lagoon on the right. Low angle sunlight makes numerous wet... More
Late Spring Ocean Ice - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The last bit of rotted sea ice melts on the shore of Cape Krusenstern in early June. Wall tent frames in the background are locations of traditional summer subsistence camps. Chunks of sea ice along a shoreline
Tunda Carpet Closeup - National Parks Gallery
An intricate view of classic arctic tundra featuring Cetraria lichens, Labrador Tea, cranberry leaves, and clubmoss. The long, straight leaves of the Labrador Tea give off a wonderful smell as hikers tread acro... More
Alaska free images - Permafrost Polygons
Ice wedges form underground over time and produce polygons on the tundra. The complex patterns are best seen from the air. Aerial view of hundreds of geometric polygons on the landscape.
Noatak national preserve - Inspired Rangers
Park Rangers take cues from our Artists and paint a mural of our own in the Meeting Room. The 90 million acres making up Western Arctic National Parklands assures many different landscapes to draw inspiration f... More
Alder before it blooms, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, 2016.
The alder buds have changed from their dark brown appearance (pictured) to being covered with tiny, colorful flowers. With our warming climate, we expect to see more shrubs on the tundra like alder and willow.
Wilson's snipe (Gallinago delicata), Cape Krusenstern National Monumen...
This snipe breeds in marshes, bogs, tundra and wet meadows. It likes to forage in the soft mud, probing or picking up food by sight. It prefers to conceal itself in vegetation but will fly away in a zig-zag pat... More
Alder blooming, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, 2016.
The alder buds have changed from their dark brown appearance to being covered with tiny, colorful flowers (pictured). With our warming climate, we expect to see more shrubs on the tundra like alder and willow.
Semipalmated plover in its breeding plumage, Cape Krusenstern National...
Picryl description: Public domain image of wildlife, wild animals, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Short-tailed weasel (Mustela erminea), Cape Krusenstern National Monum...
You've probably heard this animal referred to as a stoat or ermine. Though it may appear cute at first glance, it is a fierce and opportunistic predator. A stoat checks every available burrow and crevice for fo... More
Muskox on the landscape, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, 2016.
Picryl description: Public domain image of wildlife, wild animals, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Permafrost polygons, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, 2016.
Ice wedges form underground over time and produce polygons on the tundra surface.
Beach ridges on the shore, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, 2016.
Years of wave action during storms produces these ridges. They can be seen as parallel lines in the fall vegetation covering the old gravel.
Green summer tundra and rolling Mulgrave Hills, Cape Krusenstern Natio...
Picryl description: Public domain view of a mountain range, mountainous landscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
North American brown bear (Ursus arctos) and cub, Cape Krusenstern Nat...
Photo taken during aerial bear survey.
Winter moon, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, 2016.
The moon glows at 2pm over Igichuk Hills in January.
Beach ridges on the shore, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, 2016.
Over 5000 years of accumulated beach ridges show up well as concentric curved lines in the light of the summer sun. Arctic Ocean is on the left and Krusenstern Lagoon is on the right. The low angle sunlight mak... More
Documented dead seabird CAKR - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Documented dead seabirds from Cape Krusenstern National Monument in the Arctic.
Noatak national preserve - Conserved Unimpaired
Take a walk through time with Robert Winfree's, 2015, Ice Age Landscapes-Ancestral Homelands- Conserved Unimpaired, a three part (triptych) painting. This painting reflects actual topography as seen from the no... More
Noatak national preserve - Golden Hour
Pam, 2020, took full advantage of sunset colors while on the tundra. As the trips last multiple days, artists are able to experience the landscape in many different ways, including the ever changing weather and... More
Noatak national preserve - Long Lake
Often visitors are surprised to find out this work, by Jessica Bryant, is a painting rather than a photograph! Jessica was WEAR's artist in 2016 and left behind many of our more popular works. Her work features... More
Noatak national preserve - Field Studies
Pam returned from her residency with many small studies of a variety of landscapes. All paintings were inspired by sights within a day's hike from Anigaaq Ranger Station. She will use these small works and pict... More
Noatak national preserve - Muskox Group
This painting, by Robert Winfree in 2009, combines many of Robert's passions. As a painter, photographer, biologist, and Senior Scientist, Robert believes scientists have an obligation to share what they are le... More
Noatak national preserve - Tundra Scene
Pam Hanneman, 2020, paints the tundra scene in front of her. Although originally applying for Noatak National Preserve, the pandemic changed Pam's destination. With over 90 million acres, there is plenty of spa... More
Chukchi Seacoast Midnight Storm
This image, captured by 2014 artist Dean Cully, now hangs in the museum. Many sites in WEAR's parklands are accessible only by plane. Dean, who is an aerial photographer who took full advantage of this, bringin... More
Alaska Natives. Sunset at Cape Krusenstern National Monument. Original...
Alaska Natives. Sunset at Cape Krusenstern National Monument. Original photo taken July 30, 1973. Keywords: ice; sunset; alaska task force; Scenic Views(NPS History Collection Themes)
CAKR Coastal lagoons (34931899783)
NPS / J. Schock
CAKR Lichen and forget-me-nots (35353603850)
NPS / E. Mesner
Person cleaning out an animal skin in Cape Krusenstern National Monume...
Person cleaning out an animal skin in Cape Krusenstern National Monument in Sheshalik, Alaska. Keywords: plant; animal; tree; native alaskan; Flora; (NPS History Collection Themes); Fauna; Ethnic Heritage: Alaska Native
