Near the headwaters the forests give way to alpine tundra. Fishing is excellent and the bears know it. Both rivers are scenic, but the East Fork has more trees and runs closer to the mountains. One hundred twenty-five miles of the Andreafsky and 137 miles of the East Fork are designated National Wild and Scenic Rivers, attracting river runners and anglers. Summers are cool with days of fog, gentle by Alaskan standards.
Winters are cold and dry and severe.
Airplanes, motorboats and snowmobiles are allowed in this trail-less Wilderness. The village stands 1.25 miles below the confluence of the Andreafsky and its East Fork. For more information contact the Outdoor Recreation Planner at the refuge office in Bethel. USGS maps showing the rivers in more detail are available. Click here to find out how.