Arctic Revue Day 6 "Arctic Wildflowers"

It could be tempting for someone seeing a landscape picture of the Arctic Refuge to conclude that it is a barren place.  But if one takes a closer view to the ground, an array of delicate joyous colorful wildflowers is the reward.  Here's a sample of some of the many species we saw on the riverbed or on nearby slopes and tussock meadows.