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America's Northernmost High School Football Field Is an Alaskan Treasure

Barrow High School is known for Cathy Parker Field which is the northernmost football field in the world

MycKena Guerrero

Cathy Parker Field in Utqiagvik, Alaska
Cathy Parker Field in Utqiagvik, Alaska / CFBCampustour/ X

Can you imagine your high school football field just yards away from the Arctic Ocean? Barrow High School in Utqiagvik, Alaska home of the Whalers is known for Cathy Parker Field one of the most unique high school football fields you will ever see.

Just Yards from the Arctic Ocean, The Views at Cathy Parker Field Are Second to None

This field is known for being the northernmost high school gridiron in the United States. If you love the ocean and a blue field you must visit. However, the Whalers' closest opponent is around 500 miles away and all of their games require air travel by one team or the other.

Watch the video below to take a tour of high school football's most unique and beautiful fields.

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MycKena Guerrero
MYCKENA GUERRERO

For the past eight years Myckena Guerrero has been working with great, talented individuals in the sports industry and beyond. Her goal is to show the world the authentic stories behind the helmets of their favorite athletes. Myckena graduated from California State University of Sacramento with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. She has been honored to interview athletes from all levels and walks of life including Steph Curry, Jerome Bettis, Canelo Alvarez, Larry Fitzgerald, Bryce Young, DJ Uiagalelei Trevor Lawrence, Allyson Felix, and Abby Wombach.

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