Visit Bethel and YK Delta

 
 
 

Bethel - Gateway to the yukon-Kuskokwim Delta

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As the largest rural (“bush”) community in Alaska, Bethel serves as a gateway to the expansive Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. The Y-K Delta is rich in natural beauty and home to dozens of Yupik Native Alaskan communities, many species of wildlife, and the spectacular Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. Over the past decade, an archeological project near the village of Quinhagak has produced the largest collection of pre-contact artifacts in the world. Learn more about this region below:

 
 

Outdoor Adventures

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Whether you simply want to soak in the sights and sounds of nature on a bird-watching or kayaking excursion, or try your hand at local fishing and hunting, Bethel has something to offer every outdoor enthusiast. Here are just a few ways to make the most of a visit to this area:

 
 

Around Town

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Bethel is a bustling hub community of close to 6,000 people with local taxi cab service, a car rental agency, restaurants that offer fast free delivery, several churches, and numerous stores and businesses frequented by locals and area villagers alike. Visit the sites below to learn more about local attractions: