Prince William Sound Travel Guide
Sound of the Gulf of Alaska on the south coast of Alaska located on the east side of the Kenai Peninsula
Places to See in Prince William Sound and Surrounding Areas
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Copper River
A vast glacial-fed river system known for powerful flows, expansive wetlands, and abundant salmon runs surrounded by rugged mountains and remote wilderness.
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Cordova
A remote coastal community featuring an active fishing harbor, expansive wetlands, and access to rich marine ecosystems and glacier-filled landscapes.
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Richardson Highway
A scenic mountain highway featuring expansive wilderness views, glacial valleys, rivers, and access to remote communities and outdoor recreation.
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Valdez
Coastal community set along a deep-water fjord surrounded by towering mountains, glaciers, and abundant marine and alpine wildlife.
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Wrangell-St. Elais National Park and Preserve
A vast protected wilderness encompassing massive glaciers, rugged mountain ranges, and remote valleys offering unparalleled opportunities for exploration and outdoor adventure.
Prince William Sound is a sound of the Gulf of Alaska on the south coast of Alaska. It is located on the east side of the Kenai Peninsula. Its largest port is Valdez, at the southern terminus of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. Other settlements on the sound, which contains numerous small islands, include Cordova and Whittier plus the Alaska native villages of Chenega and Tatitlek.
Most of the land surrounding Prince William Sound is part of the Chugach National Forest, the second largest national forest in the U.S. Prince William Sound is ringed by the steep and glaciated Chugach Mountains. The coastline includes many islands and fjords, several of which contain tidewater glaciers. The principal barrier islands forming the sound are Montague Island, Hinchinbrook Island, and Hawkins Island.
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