The community also hosts a spring carnival, Fourth of July festivities and potlatches for several days between Christmas and the New Year. In spring, millions of migrating birds converge on the Yukon Flats, which has one of the highest densities of waterfowl in North America. Waterfowl banded here have been recovered in 45 of 50 states, Central and South America, Canada and Russia. In addition, runs of king, chum and coho salmon pass through and spawn here. Moose, caribou, Dall sheep, black and brown bears, wolves, marten, lynx, beaver, muskrat, snowshoe hare, red fox and wolverine are at home here.
Access is by boat or small plane.
There are no roads or amenities within the refuge. Travelers should carry mosquito repellent and sufficient drinking water and keep food containers sealed to avoid attracting bears. Most summer use of the refuge is confined to major waterways. Several rivers can be floated by canoe, kayak and raft. Fishing for northern pike is excellent.