| Have you thought of visiting the land of the | | | | tidewater glacier. |
| midnight sun- Alaska, any time? | | | | The beauty and charm of this wonderful glacier is |
| During summer hundreds of Humpback whales | | | | decreasing every day and in the next 50 years it |
| gather in Frederick Sound. Orca whales can be | | | | may be half of its size- courtesy global warming |
| seen in large numbers in Southeast Alaska. | | | | and man induced destruction. It was in a stable |
| Kayaking trips give you an opportunity to watch | | | | climatic condition for more than 200 years. There |
| these acrobatic massive species of the world at a | | | | is no sign of retreating. How to view this marvel |
| close range. You will also see during these trips | | | | of Nature? Boats are ideal. They leave Whittear |
| porpoises, harbor seals, sea lions and sea otters. | | | | or Valdez and you can view at some distance |
| As you lift your head there are bald eagles | | | | from the glacier's face. You can also view this |
| perching all over the place trying to locate fish in | | | | sitting on a window seat of flights from Seattle to |
| the dancing waters below. | | | | Anchorage. |
| The tides are as high as 15 feet and scattered all | | | | There is wilderness every where in the dotted |
| over you will see tracks of bears and wolves. | | | | islands surrounding the Sound. Other places worth |
| You will enjoy the ancient Tongass the largest | | | | visiting are 'Chenega Glacier' Dangerous Passage, |
| temperate rainforest full of moss and foliage | | | | Culross Passage, Port Wells etc. |
| emitting a strange inspiring aroma. | | | | Blackstone Bay is a famous paddling spot. Charter |
| Prince William Sound. This is located in South | | | | boats start from whittier to Blackstone Bay. As |
| Central Alaska. Sea kayaking here is the zenith of | | | | you paddle you will see harbor seals and sea birds |
| joy and thrill that you can expect from any | | | | creating a wonderful scene with their strange |
| adventure tours. It is home to a beautiful wildlife | | | | sounds. From here you can hike along side |
| habitat all along the coast. This spot has seven | | | | Lawrence Glacier to Willard Island. |
| thousand square kilometers of glaciers, rivers | | | | What you will enjoy most is the sound of the |
| Oceans and tidal flats, rain forests, fjords and | | | | sight. At the end of the paddling day you will be |
| lakes, | | | | back to Whittier. You will find dozens of tourists |
| Columbia Glacier is a slow moving river of ice 4 | | | | arriving at Anchorage every day for the kayaking |
| miles wide and 270 feet high having an area of | | | | trips. Nassau Fjord is famous for the Chenega |
| 1100 square kilometers. It cuts and shapes the | | | | tidal Glacier which is two miles wide. You can learn |
| land on its way as it moves four feet per day. | | | | everything about ice and glaciers. |
| This empties directly into the sea hence called | | | | |