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Barrow is the northernmost city in Alaska, 340 miles north of the Arctic Circle, the largest municipal government in the world, and the nation's farthest northern community. With approximately 4,500 residents, the Barrow area is probably the harshest polar location in Alaska. North Slope Borough wildlife includes polar bears, grizzly bears, arctic foxes, red foxes, caribou, moose, snowy owls, wolves, whales, beaver, Dall sheep, bowhead whales, bearded seals, ringed seals, and spotted seals. This small community is much like other locations within Alaska with no roads connecting it to other communities. Airlines provide the main mode of transportation to Barrow with flights from Anchorage and Fairbanks. Of course there is the more traditional dog sled method as well. Barrow is one of the world's largest Eskimo settlements where traditional culture and modern life are blended. North Slope oil discovery has brought wealth to the area, including modern influences such as snowmobiles. Most homes are heated by natural gas from nearby gas fields. There are community electric, water and sewer systems, a public radio station and cable TV facilities. Polar Bears move with the retreating and the returning pack ice during the seasons and may be found near shore lead systems where seals are abundant. Many bears are attracted to inhabited coastal communities like Barrow in their relentless search for food. For 82 days the sun rises and never sets between May 10th to August 2nd and from November 18th through January 24th the sun never rises above the skyline.

Archaeological sites in the area indicate the Inupiat Eskimos lived as far back as 500 A.D. at Ukpeagvik, as Barrow is traditionally known. The name means "place where owls are hunted." Archaeologists have identified remains of 16 dwelling mounds from the Birnirk culture still in evidence today. Barrow takes its name from Pt. Barrow, which was named for Sir. John Barrow of the British Admiralty in 1825. British Navy officers were in the area to plot the Arctic coastline of North America. The U.S. Army established a meteorological and magnetic research station at Barrow in 1881, and the Cape Smythe Whaling and Trading Station was established in 1893. In early October the Fall whaling season begins. The sun never rises for 51 days between November 18th and January 24th. If it's not cloudy and the stars are out there's a great chance for viewing of the northern lights. The aurora borealis is always present, but for most people it rarely stretches far enough south for them to see. It is most often seen overhead in Barrow Alaska between about 10 PM and 2 AM during the winter months. Sourced with thanks from King Eider Barrow Information


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  • _barrow

    @Raichx not yet but its coming, clouds are looming! i know ive enjoyed swanning about with no coat on

    Today, 19:40

  • ghostinmyhall

    @sarah_critchley I will buy you a wheel barrow sarah and fill it with images of sam if you don't stop being a fanny like saM

    Today, 19:40

  • BarrowRaiders

    RT @ThePaulTurner: Lateste column form @BarrowRaiders director Keith Nutter #rugbyleague http://t.co/OhnCvQx1

    Today, 19:39

  • kDuuuubsz

    :D I forgot Patty gave me 3 movies to barrow!!! Yessss.

    Today, 19:39

  • Jgermain92

    @laurah_93 the seats had to be put down as the barrow was so big!

    Today, 19:39

  • KLMoscrop

    @tommybenn1 sanctuary is that new bar in barrow isn't it? I don't get them, I get all these shitty ones from Manchester

    Today, 19:39

  • Mr_G_O

    Lookin into this barrow of this ruger, got a couple drums make a beat in da streets like lex luger..!

    Today, 19:38

  • Raichx

    @_barrow yeah probably a better idea! Is it pissing it down there? I'm fuming, wanted the sun to last foreverrrrr

    Today, 19:36

  • _barrow

    @Raichx im registering right now!

    Today, 19:36

  • jamesey_g

    @NSFlanagan @barrow_11 @pelter33 Also can c @hazardeden10 givin the EPL 2 yrs before flirting with Barça & RM no matter where he went #tease

    Today, 19:35

  • _barrow

    @Raichx oh yeah didnt think of that. lets make it our mission to start saving up!

    Today, 19:34

  • ghostinmyhall

    @sarah_critchley sarah I see your tweets, I know your feels, your feel barrow is full of sam and aw why is he like this?!

    Today, 19:34

  • wheel__BARROW

    RT @scrambledMEGs_: Getting out early today is like a weight lifted off my shoulder #sohappy

    Today, 19:33

  • Raichx

    @_barrow knowing my luck I'd end up having to work during every band I wanted to see 💔 I'm gonna sell my soul for a glasto ticket next year

    Today, 19:32

  • Chike_Barrow

    @246Superstar u getting back Cole!☺

    Today, 19:32

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