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Bays in Kodiak

Kalsin Bay is situated in the southeast part of the island of Kodiak. There is a small hotel with a bar and restaurant called the

Nature Reserves in Valdez

Worthington Glacier

This sight is on the same road to Valdez, and is easily accesible, being the first glacier I saw in Alaska, and that was after a j

Nature Reserves in Seward

Aialik Glacier

I came to see several glaciers in the Canadian Rockies, [poi = 530 491] Mount Edith Cavell [/ poi], [poi = 539241] Angel [/ poi],

Exhibitions in Kodiak

Kodiak State Fair

All states have what is called a State Fair. In Kodiak it is held in late August or early September and is an opportunity for the

Beaches in Clam Gulch

Clam Gulch Beach

Clam Gulch Beach is famous for its clams, as you may have guessed. It's a beautiful place for a picnic or stroll, and also if you

Churches in Kodiak

Holy Resurrection Church

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This small church was established in 1794 but was not appointed as a cathedral until 2001. The church is one of several Russian Or

Of Touristic Interest in Deadhorse

Midnight Sun in Deadhorse

Deadhorse is the town north of Alaska most accessible by road, close to the Arctic Ocean. I arrived at about 11 pm and after drivi

Historical Monuments in Anchorage

World War II Monument

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This monument is located at Merrill Field Airport in Anchorage, and is dedicated to all the pilots and men who were killed or capt

Lakes in Anchorage

Lake Hood

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Lake Hood is the seaplane base and for the largest planes and with the most air traffic in the world and is next to the Anchorage

Museums in Kodiak

The Baranov Museum

The Baranov Museum is situated in the center of the city of Kodiak in a house that was built in 1808 by Russian settlers, and is c

Shops in Kodiak

Kodiak Island Brewery

One of the best kept secrets Kodiak Island is a brewery where the beers are amazing and very original. More than 20 types of beer

Villages in Chitina

Chitina

A little town in southern Arizona, Tombstone, springs to mind. It is a traditional place, anchored in the old west. Via this small

Nature Reserves in Seward

Alaska

Alaska is a place of contrasts: from the fjords and glaciers of Prince William Sound to Kenai Fiords National Park and Mount McKin

Of Touristic Interest in Portage Creek

Portage Glacier

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Portage Glacier is 77km from Anchorage. In order to see the glacier up close there is a short one-hour cruise on Lake Portage. The

Lakes in Anchorage

Cuddy Family Midtown Park

The Cuddy Family Park is a park in downtown Anchorage. It has a quiet lake where you can see ducks and geese in the summer and in

Churches in Unalaska

Holy Ascension of Our Lord Cathedral

This is a Russian Orthodox church on the island of Unalaska, Alaska, in the Aleutian Islands. It was built by the Russian American

Historical Monuments in Dutch Harbor

Aleutian World War II Visitor Center

This museum is dedicated to the Aleutian Islands and in particular to Dutch Harbor and Unalaska, which were occupied by the Japane

Historical Monuments in Dutch Harbor

Mount Ballyhoo

Mount Ballyhoo is on Dutch Harbor Island, which was occupied for 15 months for the Japanese during World War II. On top of this sm

Things to do in Alaska

The top 204 attractions in Alaska