Barter Island is an island located on the Arctic coast of the U.S. state of Alaska, east of Arey Island in the Beaufort Sea. [1] It is about four miles (6 km) long and about two miles (3 km) wide at its widest point.

On this tour we’ll travel to remote Barter Island, located within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in the Arctic Ocean, in search of Polar Bears. We’ll have eye-level access as we frame our shots from a small boat.

Kaktovik is on the north shore of Barter Island, between the Okpilak River and Jago River on the Beaufort Sea coast. It lies in the 19.6-million-acre (79,000 km 2) Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

On coast of Beaufort Sea between Arey and Kaktovick Lagoons, 62 mi. NW of Demarcation Point, Arctic Plain.

Barter Island, one of the larger barrier islands in the Beaufort Sea, is a 4-mile wide tundra plateau between the Arey and Kaktovik Lagoons. The island is separated from the mainland in summer by a quarter of a mile of shallow lagoon and connected by sea ice in the winter.

2023年12月24日 · Barter Island is about 50 miles (80 km) north of the Brooks Range which formed during the Mesozoic convergence of the continental Arctic Alaska terrane and is the northernmost manifestation of the North American Cordillera. Kaktovik is one of the most geographically isolated villages in Alaska.

2024年1月6日 · Welcome to Barter, a Polar island in the Beaufort Sea, part of the majestic Arctic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Barter unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond.

The Kaktovik Village, also known as Barter Island, is a federally recognized Iñupiat Alaska Native tribal entity. [1] Kaktovik Village is headquartered in the city of Kaktovik in the North Slope …

Barter Island is situated on the Arctic coast to the east of Arey Island, along the Beaufort Sea between Kaktovik and Arey Lagoons. It is located 62 miles northwest of Demarcation Point in the Arctic Plain.

Barter Island, located in the Arctic region of Alaska, offers a unique experience for travelers seeking adventure and natural beauty. With its stunning landscapes, rich indigenous culture, and abundant wildlife, Barter Island is a destination like no other.