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.
Overview
Prince William Sound is a deep sound of the Gulf of Alaska east of the Kenai Peninsula, ringed by the Chugach Mountains, with more than 3,000 miles of coastline, tidewater glaciers, and small islands. It is a place for whale and sea otter watching, kayaking, and sportfishing. The largest port is Valdez, at the end of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, with Cordova and Whittier as other towns. The 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill happened here.
Highlights
- Whittier: reached by the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the base for glacier cruises
- Valdez: the pipeline terminal, Columbia Glacier cruises, and heli-skiing
- Cordova and the Copper River: fishing and birding
- Richardson Highway and Wrangell-St. Elias to the north
This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official tourism pages for Alaska.org - Best Glacier Experiences in Prince William Sound, Prince William Sound, released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
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