Happy Birthday, Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve! 🎉❄️ On December 1, 1980, this remote Alaskan treasure became a #NationalPark, protecting over 8 million acres of breathtaking Arctic wilderness. Known for its rugged beauty and peaceful solitude, Gates of the Arctic is a true #WinterWonderland, where icy peaks and snow-covered valleys stretch as far as the eye can see. #GatesOfTheArctic #Alaska #Birthday #ParkAnniversary #NationalPark #NationalParkService #WinterWilderness 📸: NationalParkService Images: Wildlife and the landscape of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve