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==Animals==
Mosquitoes are in abundance here in the warm months and can be dangerous without proper attire or bug spray. Polar bears can be seen here close to the coast, but are uncommon. Grizzly bears are also occasionally seen in the tundra, but tend to stay further south towards the Brooks Range. Carribou and musk ox abound; both are tolerant of human presence and tend to be docile. [[user:thewindandrain]] was woken up several times by curious musk oxen investigating his tent.
==Camping==
Since lodging is typically reserved for tour groups and workers, and the entirety of the terrain is boggy tundra, travelers are frequently seen car camping or sleeping in tents along the side of the road and the river. This seems to be tolerated and even encouraged.
While a campfire is useful in deterring mosquitoes, there are no trees for firewood with the exception of occasional willow branches. [[user:thewindandrain]] was able to find abundant scrap wood in the work camps to keep a fire going most of the (sunlit) night.
