We don't stop hiking because we grow old, we grow old because we stop hiking. -- Finis Mitchell

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge turns 50

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge turns 50 years old today.

ANWR is a national wildlife refuge in northeastern Alaska, United States. It consists of 19,286,722 acres in the Alaska North Slope region. It is the largest National Wildlife Refuge in the country, slightly larger than the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge.

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  1. PeterMay 3, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I love the unique beautifulness of this place. I hope that this special place got its long lasting protection. Such a lovely place.

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  2. MonicaAugust 1, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    That is really beautiful place. No wonder if it becomes the largest National Wildlife Refuge in the country. Congratulations on turning 50 years old.

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