Introducing Cordova
At the eastern end of the sound, this beautiful little town’s population of 2600 doubles in summer with fishery and cannery workers. First settled by the nomadic Eyak, who lived on the enormous salmon runs, Cordova became a fish-packing center in 1889.
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The Cordova Library (907-424-6667; 622 1st Ave; 10am-8pm Tue-Fri, 1-5pm Sat) has visitor information, including B&B listings, and internet access. The USFS office (907-424-7661; 612 2nd St; 8am-5pm Mon-Fri) has free maps to hiking trails accessible from the road.
Last updated: Sep 22, 2008
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RE: Valdez/Cordova, Kenai Fjords/Peninsula, Wrangell St. Elias NP
by kathysjourneys 27 August 2011
All three have great things to offer. I just returned from a 2-month trip to Alaska and Northwestern Canada. My personal favorites were…
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RE: Valdez/Cordova, Kenai Fjords/Peninsula, Wrangell St. Elias NP
by trekker502 27 August 2011
I have not been to Cordova because it is an expensive trip by ferry, especially with a car. I was not overwhelmed by Valdez. The drive…
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RE: Alaska - Inside Passage - Vancuver
by WILLEMSPIE 16 August 2011
The Alaska Ferry goes to Prince Rupert. From there you can continue with a BC Ferry to Vancouver Island. You certainly don't need to…
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