Chukchee Peninsula

Hills and mountains rise around the Gulf of the Cross on the southern side of the Chukchi Peninsula. The deep inlet of the Bering Sea reaches far into the uplands, bordered by tundra, streams and rocky slopes. Reindeer graze inland, while the bay's waters shelter seals and walruses. Snow persists through the long winter, leaving only a short season for the tundra vegetation to grow.