The Mulchatna River, which lies within Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, is exceptionally scenic as it flows out of Turquoise Lake with the glacier-clad Chigmit Mountains to the east. Both moose and caribou inhabit the area. The Noatak is situated in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve and Noatak National Preserve in Alaska. The Noatak drains the largest mountain ringed river basin in America that is still virtually unaffected by human activities. 330 Nowitna River Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge Flowing through the Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge, the lower portion of the river meanders through productive waterfowl nesting areas.
Vegetation ranges from alpine tundra to treeless bogs.
The river is known for its fishing and variety of wildlife. The river flows through a wide variety of arctic habitats and scenery. Both lie entirely within the pristine environment of Gates- of the Arctic National Park. This northwest Alaska river is best known for its fishing opportunities for king and silver salmon, arctic grayling, and char. The river played a significant role in prehistoric and Russian era trade, and was an important corridor for early American telegraph, mail, and travel routes.