view gallery E9.7 km | Bald Eagles Congregate in Birdwatching Locations This is a beautiful place to rest and observe Bald Eagles and wild life in the area. Lots of public parking and room for RV’s. Safety measures STOP AND PARK ONLY IN DESIGNATED TURNOUTS. The road is narrow and has many curves. Watch for traffic at all times. Never stop on the roadway. Do not set up tripods on the road. posted by: imua575 location: Alaska date approved: 12/02/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery W19.5 km | US (Alaska) - Canada (British Columbia) Haines Highway in Border Crossings Dawson Cache US-Canada border crossing posted by: Uncle Alaska location: Alaska date approved: 09/25/2005 last visited: 08/14/2007 |
view gallery E27.7 km | Chilkoot Lake - Haines AK in Wikipedia Entries The Chilkoot Lake, is in the Tlingit Indians region of Alaska. The lake has a ‘Recreation Site’ at its southern end near the outlet to the Chilkoot River, which is set amidst the Sitka spruce trees. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Alaska date approved: 04/27/2022 last visited: 11/26/2023 |
view gallery E27.7 km | Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site - Haines AK in Official Local Tourism Attractions Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site is at the south end of Chilkoot Lake. Because of the salmon spawning in the river and at this end of the lake, this area is also a bear highway. Bears frequent the river to feast on the salmon. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Alaska date approved: 04/27/2022 last visited: 04/28/2022 |
view gallery E27.7 km | Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site - Haines AK in State/Provincial Parks Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site is at the south end of Chilkoot Lake. Because of the salmon spawning in the river and at this end of the lake, this area is also a bear highway. Bears frequent the river to
feast on the salmon. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Alaska date approved: 04/27/2022 last visited: 04/28/2022 |
view gallery SE38.8 km | Haines, Alaska in Wikipedia Entries Haines is located in Haines Borough, Alaska, United States. It is in the the Alaska Panhandle, near Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Between October and February Haines has the largest concentration of bald eagles in the world. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Alaska date approved: 04/27/2022 last visited: 07/19/2024 |
view gallery SE39.1 km | Fort William H. Seward - Haines AK in Wikipedia Entries Fort William H. Seward was the last of a series of 11 military posts in Alaska during the gold rush era, and was Alaska's only military facility between 1925 and 1940. The fort was formally deactivated in 1945. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Alaska date approved: 04/27/2022 last visited: 04/28/2022 |
view gallery SE39.1 km | Fort William H. Seward - Haines AK in Official Local Tourism Attractions Fort William H. Seward was the last of a series of 11 military posts in Alaska during the gold rush era, and was Alaska's only military facility between 1925 and 1940. The fort was formally deactivated in 1945. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Alaska date approved: 04/28/2022 last visited: 04/28/2022 |
view gallery SE39.1 km | Fort William H. Seward - Haines AK in U.S. National Register of Historic Places Fort William H. Seward was the last of a series of 11 military posts in Alaska during the gold rush era, and was Alaska's only military facility between 1925 and 1940. The fort was formally deactivated in 1945. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Alaska date approved: 04/28/2022 last visited: 04/28/2022 |
view gallery E39.1 km | False Front in Dyea, AK in Ghost Towns This False Front of a gold rush era real estate office is nearly all that remains from an Alaskan Boom town that swelled to more than 8,000 people in the winter of 1897-98. Dyea, Alaska is now an archaeological area protected the National Park Service. Other sections of the area are now designated as recreation and residential areas. posted by: KLGOEDRANGER location: Alaska date approved: 07/22/2009 last visited: 01/22/2010 |
view gallery SE39.3 km | Fort William H. Seward - Haines AK in Alaska Historic Markers Fort Seward was the first permanent military base in Alaska. Completed in 1904 on 100 acres of land. It remained active until 1944. Named for William H. Seward, the U.S. Secretary of State who arranged the purchase of Alaska from Russia. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Alaska date approved: 04/27/2022 last visited: 04/28/2022 |
view gallery SE39.3 km | "You Are Here" Map-Haines AK in 'You Are Here' Maps The "You Are Here" map is at the dock where cruise ships dock in Haines Alaska. It is south of Fort William H. Seward. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Alaska date approved: 04/27/2022 last visited: 04/28/2022 |
view gallery SE39.3 km | Tourism - Haines AK in Official Local Tourism Attractions Haines is located in Haines Borough, Alaska, United States. It is in the the Alaska Panhandle, near Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Between October and February Haines has the largest concentration of bald eagles in the world. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Alaska date approved: 04/27/2022 last visited: 06/19/2024 |
view gallery E39.6 km | TEMSCO Heliport - Skagway, AK in Airports A heliport for TEMSCO Helicopters at the dock. posted by: nvtriker location: Alaska date approved: 09/04/2009 last visited: 08/05/2017 |
view gallery E39.6 km | Yakutania Point / Smuggler's Cove Parcourse Fitness Trail in Fitness Trails The coordinates put you just on the other side of the beginning of the parcourse. Just cross over the bridge and you're there. posted by: unimoggers location: Alaska date approved: 03/21/2008 last visited: never |
view gallery E39.8 km | Skagway's Historic Waterfront - Skagway, AK in Alaska Historic Markers Skagway had a deep-water harbor and was the starting point of the White Pass trail. Skagway was the place where thousands of stampeders started their journey to the Klondike gold mines. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Alaska date approved: 07/13/2020 last visited: 10/30/2021 |
view gallery E39.9 km | Captain William Moore The Visionary - Skagway AK in Alaska Historic Markers A former steamboat captain on the rivers in Alaska and British Columbia, Moore was an adventurer who had taken part in gold stampedes in North and South America. he believed that gold would be found, and had a vision of Skagway---with its deep-water harbor and trail through the White Pass—as the gateway to the north. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Alaska date approved: 07/13/2020 last visited: 10/30/2021 |
view gallery E39.9 km | Skagway Anchor, Alaska in Anchors Near the cruise ship dock in Skagway. posted by: gypsie2 location: Alaska date approved: 05/26/2010 last visited: 09/30/2018 |
view gallery E39.9 km | Soapy Smith's Skull & Ship's Registry -- Skagway, AK in Citizen Memorials The cliffs lining Railroad Dock in Skagway are a site to behold! You'll find the historic 'memorial' to infamous scoundrel Soapy Smith, as well as a 'registry' of ships and captains who put in to Skagway. posted by: Tygress location: Alaska date approved: 06/21/2010 last visited: 06/17/2022 |
view gallery E39.9 km | Ships' Captains Graffiti in Skagway, Alaska in Graffiti In the late 1800's it became a tradition that the first time a ship arrived at this port, the captain would paint the name of his ship on the cliff at dockside. This tradition continues even today. posted by: unimoggers location: Alaska date approved: 04/14/2008 last visited: 06/17/2022 |
view gallery E39.9 km | Skagway, AK in Cruise Ship Ports The cruise ship port in Skagway, AK is located at the southwestern end of the town. posted by: neoc1 location: Alaska date approved: 09/29/2018 last visited: 03/02/2023 |
view gallery E40.1 km | Fatal Duel - Skagway, AK in Alaska Historic Markers On a big rock near the police station. posted by: Go Boilers! location: Alaska date approved: 09/12/2009 last visited: 05/21/2016 |
view gallery E40.1 km | White Pass & Yukon Route Railway caboose - Skagway, Alaska in Train Cabooses White Pass & Yukon caboose #909 in Skagway, Alaska. posted by: buffalohiker location: Alaska date approved: 07/28/2012 last visited: 03/03/2023 |
view gallery E40.1 km | The Skagway Snow Plower - Skagway, Alaska in Railroad Maintenance-Of-Way Equipment Located as you leave the port and head into Skagway. posted by: Lord Mot location: Alaska date approved: 06/11/2011 last visited: 05/31/2023 |
view gallery E40.1 km | You Are Here - Skagway, AK in 'You Are Here' Maps A you are here sign is located within the welcome sign at the end of the cruise ship terminal in Skagway, Alaska. posted by: neoc1 location: Alaska date approved: 09/29/2018 last visited: 06/17/2022 |
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