Links to Whittier and the surrounding area.
Links to Whittier and the surrounding area.
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The Tunnel • Whittier Access Project Main Page - Informational site about the new tunnel and road to Whittier, (called the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel). Find info about tolls, vehicle restrictions, project history and more (operated by Alaska Dept. of Transportation).
Tours and Charters • Brad Phillips' 26 Glacier Tours - Brad and family have been operating in the area since 1958. • Prince William Sound Cruises and Tours operated by Stan Stephens, also a pioneer in Prince William Sound tourism. • Major Marine Tours - Board the Emerald Sea for a memorable trip into the Sound • Cruise West - Three and Four day tours of Prince William Sound on small cruise ships. Alaska tour packages area also available. • Alaska Wilderness Sailing and Kayaking - For the more adventurous, many options available. • Honey Charters - Kayaking, sightseeing & fishing. • Whittier Charters - Fishing, photo tours, and kayak shuttling. • Sound Eco Adventures - owned and operated by biologist-guide Gerry Sanger. • Auklet Charter Services - Specializing in scientific research and adventure cruises. • Captain Ron's Alaska Adventures - Fishing, sightseeing and hunting charters. • Gray Line of Alaska Tours to Portage Glacier and elsewhere in Alaska and the Yukon • Discovery Voyages Charters into Prince William Sound.
Places to Go or to Stay • June's Whittier Bed and Breakfast - 1,2 and 3 bedroom condominium suites located in Whittier's Begich Tower. • The Westin Alyeska Prince Resort Hotel - activities year-round. Skiing, heli-skiing, flight-seeing, hiking and much more. Located in Girdwood, Alaska. • Big Game Alaska Alaskan wildlife park allowing up-close encounters in Portage Alaska. • Alaskan Cabin, Cottage & Lodge Catalog - listing of all Cabins, Cottages & Lodges available in Alaska, including remote U.S. Forest Service Cabins.
The Railroad • Alaska Railroad - Official Site. • Alaska Railroad Schedule - Whittier Shuttle & Whittier-Anchorage passenger runs. • About the Aquatrain - all about Canadian National's AquaTrain, carrying railroad cars on the sea.
State, City & Municipal Information • Official Student Information guide to Alaska. Everything you always wanted to know about Alaska . . . and more! • Vacation Alaska's Guide to Whittier - Basic municipal/visitor information about Whittier. • Alaska Online's guide to Whittier - A brief introduction to the City and its facilities. • "I Love Alaska!" listing for Whittier - Extensive city information - History, Economy, Transportation, Climate & Facilities. • Hope, Alaska, the first Gold Rush Town on Turnagain Arm.
Geology and History of Portage Glacier • For some fantastic aerial views of Portage Glacier, visit Kristine Cossen's web page about Portage Glacier. For those interested in the geology of the area, also be sure to read her "Guide to The Little Ice Age Landforms and Glacial Dynamics in Portage Valley and Portage Pass", which is worthwhile reading if you have an Adobe Acrobat Reader, and are prepared for a big file (nearly 4 Megabytes) |
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