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About the Park
Bering Land Bridge National Preserve lies at the continental crossroad that greatly influenced the distribution of life in the Western Hemisphere during the Pleistocene Epoch. It is a vital landscape for Indigenous communities who depend on the land just as their ancestors did for many generations. It is a wild and ecologically healthy landscape unlike any other.
What to See & Do
Passport Stamps at Bering Land Bridge
Stamp your park passport at the Bering Land Bridge Heritage Center!
Visitor Centers
Bering Land Bridge Heritage Center
Nome, AK is not on the road system and may be reached by commercial flights. From Nome, you may visit Bering Land Bridge Heritage Center, which located is about 1 mile away from the Nome airport on Front Street. Keep in mind that Nome, AK is 100 miles (160 km) from the preserve's boundaries. You may reach the preserve by chartering a bush plane, by foot, boat or snowmobile.
Getting Here & Transit
How to Get Here
The Bering Land Bridge Heritage Center is located in Nome, AK. Nome, AK is not on the road system and may be reached via a commercial flight. The Bering Land Bridge Visitor Center is located about a mile from Nome Airport. Bering Land Bridge National Preserve is located in the northern portion of the Seward Peninsula. There are no roads or trails into the parklands. Logistics on how to reach Bering Land Bridge is based on an individual’s resources and abilities.
Park Amenities
Permits & Reservations
Permits may be required
Some activities in Bering Land Bridge National Preserve — including backcountry camping, certain trails, and climbing routes — require advance permits. Check the official NPS website for current requirements before your visit.
Operating Hours
Bering Land Bridge National Preserve
Bering Land Bridge Preserve is open 24/7 year round. Due to its remote location accessing the preserve can be challenging, costly and time consuming.
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Photos
A hiker is seen in the distance as autumn colors dominate the tundra landscape.
Rolling sand dunes with sparse vegetation with full moon rising above.
A vast expanse of undulating hills with granite spire jutting from the top.
Flock of shore birds taking flight
When to Go
Crowd CalendarPlan your trip around peak seasons to avoid crowds or embrace the energy of the busy months. Our crowd predictions are based on historical NPS Visitor Use Statistics.
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Best Time
Year-round
Trip Length
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Planning Bering Land Bridge
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