Valdez

 Valdez, Alaska, is a spectacular coastal port town surrounded by steep fjords, towering mountains, and massive glaciers. Founded in 1897 during the Klondike Gold Rush, it served as a gateway to Alaska's interior. After the devastating 1964 Good Friday earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the original town, Valdez was relocated four miles west to its present-day site. Today, it is known for its breathtaking scenery, rich history, and abundant opportunities for outdoor adventure.

Bridal Veil falls

Interesting carvings around town

Valdez Museum

1886 fire engine

1907 superior fire engine with steam power

Indigenous raincoat made from 

bear intestine

Alutiiq Hunting Visor. This bentwood hunting visor was crafted in a traditional Alutiiq style. Men wore visors when hunting animals to honor the spirits and to give them luck.  The shape served the practical purpose of keeping the sun and rain off of one’s face, and helped to camouflage the hunter when crouched in his kayak. 

Typical trapper's cabin

Circa 1915 parlor

Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum 

The Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum is a hidden gem and home to one of the world's largest collections of Native Alaskan art, ivory carvings, and trophy-class taxidermy

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Indigenous kayak covered in walrus hide

Another wonderful day exploring our great country