remote alaska: Angoon - Hidden Gem of Southeast Alaska
- 03/07/07 02:48 PM
Angoon - 57.30N - 134.35WThe Tlingit word for Angoon means "Town on the Portage" or "Isthmus Town".Angoon is the only permanent settlement on Admiralty Island. It is a traditional Tlingit community, located on the southwest side at Kootzhahoo Inlet, west of Mitchell Bay, facing Chatham Straight. It is approximately 60 miles southwest of Juneau, nestled in a scenic area of islands, narrow channels, estuaries and lagoons. It is only accessible by float plane or boat. High winds can delay access at any time of the year, but particularly in winter. Scheduled and charter float plane services are available. There is … (2 comments)
remote alaska: Excursion Inlet - For a weekend or a lifetime!
- 03/05/07 01:09 PM
Photos to be added Tuesday if weather allows travel..... Excursion Inlet58.42 North - 135.43 WestExcursion Inlet is located on the north side of Icy Straits, east of Glacier Bay National Park, about 38 miles northwest of Juneau. The inlet itself is about 10 miles long. It is surrounded by mountains that range from 3,000 - 4,000 feet tall. There is no road leading to Excursion Inlet. Access is by float plane or boat and there is an airstrip for small crafts (scheduled flights year around). There is also regular barge service (summer only) and mail service (once per week). There is a … (1 comments)
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