August 2006 Noatak River Float Trip

This slideshow features many of the highlights from the Herriott brother's 19 day float trip on the Noatak River in Northwest Alaska. Much of the 435 river miles of the Noatak lie in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Noatak National Preserve. The Noatak River basin is the "largest undisturbed watershed in North America." This Wild and Scenic River is also designated as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.

Note crossing caribou over Trystans left shoulder. Caribou are very good swimmers, with hollow hair that keeps them buoyant and hoofs like paddles. They appear not to give a second thought to such feats as crossing the Noatak and other large rivers of the Arctic.

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Note crossing caribou over Trystans left shoulder. Caribou are very good swimmers, with hollow hair that keeps them buoyant and hoofs like paddles. They appear not to give a second thought to such feats as crossing the Noatak and other large rivers of the Arctic.

Trystan Herriott's Photography

August 2006 Noatak River Float Trip