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Whittier
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Whittier, the gateway to
beautiful Prince William Sound, is only 62 miles from Anchorage. It is
accessible at Portage via the Alaska Railroad which takes you through
two historical tunnels built during World War II by the US Army corps
of Engineers. A new road that follows the railway road bed opened in the
spring of 2000 which allowed road access for the first time.
web: www.ci.whittier.ak.us
Surrounded by three magnificent glaciers Whittier is an ice-free port
and is the site of many outdoor activities which include kayaking, scuba
diving, boating, fishing, and photography.
Temperatures are moderate, ranging from 75 degrees in summer to 0 degrees
in winter, snowfall is 260 inches annually.
Services include hotels, restaurants, picnic and camping areas, a 327
slip small boat harbor, 1100 ft. gravel airstrip, volunteer fire and emergency
services, police, library, weather station, public school, post office,
rural Alaska TV network, and a fully equipped medical clinic.
Information/Emergency
Visitor Information Center 472-2379.
Emergency only 911; police 472-2340; medical clinic 472-2303.
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