PetitFrereArmada
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Pictures at the harbor
Texas to Alaska to Texas. 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid driving on the Dalton Highway and the Dempster Highway. July/August 2023.
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aknightinak
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You've now seen more of Whittier than I have, and I live about a half an hour away.
That's cool you met Brenda. She's an institution around here.
Did you stay in the area last night or continue to Seward?
That's cool you met Brenda. She's an institution around here.
Did you stay in the area last night or continue to Seward?
Pacific Northwest yetti
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Thank you for also posting pictures of the signs for us to read. I loved it; Whittier is quite the place. The amount of History in Alaska is amazing. And the amount of folks who don’t know about combat and war history as it involves Ak is even bigger.
Like the pill box’s in front of the Safeway in Dutch Harbor. Ak has a lot of incredible and untold history.
Like the pill box’s in front of the Safeway in Dutch Harbor. Ak has a lot of incredible and untold history.
aknightinak
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Most educational programs here, primary to gradual school, include a number of Alaska studies classes on culture and history. I always found that cool and don't remember the same growing up out East—sure, Thanksgiving, Paul Revere, and the greatest hits, but not the finer points of state history unless it was something program-specific at the university level.
One day I'll hit a delay or closure and stick around Whittier for more than a tunnel-boat launch-tunnel trip. It is beautiful over there. I went over last month to harvest sockeyes for the year, out and around the corner in Main Bay.
Pacific Northwest yetti
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My first time in Egegik Alaska, there were two old camo ducks, that had been retrofitted for drift net fishing. I could not believe how they found their way out to Bristol Bay. After that contract I headed straight to Dutch Harbor/Unalaska. And I was surprised to see the pill box’s and bunkers. After some research, stopping to read the sign and a lot of googling. I felt completely let down by American History I had been taught in Oregon. Everyone was taught about Pearl Harbor, (December 7, 1941). But the Aleutian Island Campaign and bombings on June 3rd, 1942 were never mentioned. I even started asking my family members, and none of them knew it either. Most of them have advanced degrees.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Dutch_Harbor
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aknightinak
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Even fewer hear about the Aleut relocation that came part and parcel with the campaign, and fewer still about the annihilation of Angoon and Kake in the late 1800s. Alaska has a longer and more sordid American history than many people figure. To most, outside of Balto and the Iditarod, the period from purchase to statehood might as well be the Dark Ages.
I'd guess the ducks came over the Pile Bay-Williamsport portage (still in use) from Cook Inlet to Iliamna Lake, then ran down the lake and Kvichak River to Egegik.
I'd guess the ducks came over the Pile Bay-Williamsport portage (still in use) from Cook Inlet to Iliamna Lake, then ran down the lake and Kvichak River to Egegik.
grizzlypath
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I grew up in SE AK and spent 6 years in the Anchorage area for school getting explore a lot of the southcentral region, it's awesome that you made it up there! Great pics, and looks like an awesome trip.
PetitFrereArmada
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I went to Seward 2 days ago. I drove for 3 hours to get there just in time to board a cruise that was leaving. I paid $244 plus $20 tip at the end for those very caring and hardworking ladies who took care of us. The total cost was $264 for the 3 hours cruise. It basically took the whole day. We left at 11:45 am and returned at 6 pm. Then it was time for me to drive another 3 hours back to the hotel.
This is the boat we boarded. This is when we got back.
This is the boat we boarded. This is when we got back.
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PetitFrereArmada
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The next day, which was yesterday, I drove again to Seward for the whole day. It is always a 6 hours round trip for me to go to Sewaed since I am staying in Anchorage for 5 nights. This time around, it was to explore and look at the whole town and take pictures of the harbor. A cruise ship had docked.
PetitFrereArmada
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On my way to Seward yesterday, I made a 2 hours stop to visit Hope, Alaska. A very small gold mining town. I took pictures of all the old buildings there. And a few drone shots of main street and people fishing.
Downtown Hope on Main Street. People fishing.
On the way to Seward, this is one of the places where they stop traffic because of construction. I got to this spot when they just stopped us from going through for the cars from the other end to come through. I asked, and the flagger told me it would be another 10 to 15 minutes before we could go through. I immediately took out my drone and had enough time to fly and take some aerial shots and put up my drone before it was time for us to go through.
Downtown Hope on Main Street. People fishing.
On the way to Seward, this is one of the places where they stop traffic because of construction. I got to this spot when they just stopped us from going through for the cars from the other end to come through. I asked, and the flagger told me it would be another 10 to 15 minutes before we could go through. I immediately took out my drone and had enough time to fly and take some aerial shots and put up my drone before it was time for us to go through.
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aknightinak
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Moose's Tooth is the best in town, maybe anywhere, but be suspicious of any mushroom pizza anyone might offer you on a concert night in Hope.
TripLeader
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Great stuff, keep it coming please!
PetitFrereArmada
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Iditarod Trail Race headquarters in Wasilla, AK
I never knew anything about the Iditarod Race until now. Very interesting annual event done by these Alaskan Huskies. It is a 1,000 miles long race done by these dogs in extreme cold weather. Under 40 degrees! The race lasts about 8 to 11 days, depending on how fast you complete it. During the race, they run 125 miles everyday.
The video says many breeds of dogs have been crossed to finally come out with the genetically refined and supercharged Alaskan Husky that is bred as a performance sled dog.
The Iditarod headquarters is definitely worth a visit.
You pay $10. a person for a 2 minute ride. I took a picture of the people going before I did.
The last turn on my ride
When they are done, they take a break.
The visitor center and movie room
And this is the movie room where you watch the 25 minutes long video about the Iditarod Trail race
Thier little shoes they were to protect their paws during the race
The prices they win, while the dogs win more food.
I never knew anything about the Iditarod Race until now. Very interesting annual event done by these Alaskan Huskies. It is a 1,000 miles long race done by these dogs in extreme cold weather. Under 40 degrees! The race lasts about 8 to 11 days, depending on how fast you complete it. During the race, they run 125 miles everyday.
The video says many breeds of dogs have been crossed to finally come out with the genetically refined and supercharged Alaskan Husky that is bred as a performance sled dog.
The Iditarod headquarters is definitely worth a visit.
You pay $10. a person for a 2 minute ride. I took a picture of the people going before I did.
The last turn on my ride
When they are done, they take a break.
The visitor center and movie room
And this is the movie room where you watch the 25 minutes long video about the Iditarod Trail race
Thier little shoes they were to protect their paws during the race
The prices they win, while the dogs win more food.