Valdez Travel Guide
Valdez is one of the most scenic places in Alaska, situated on Prince William Sound. Visitors to Valdez often take glacier and wildlife cruises on Prince William Sound. Valdez has the best and quickest access to sea kayaking around tidewater glaciers within roadway Alaska. Valdez (pronounced “val DEEZ") was the center for the massive oil-spill cleanup after the “Exxon Valdez” disaster in March of 1989. Overnight this tiny serene community was changed into a frenzied center of activity not unlike the turn-of-the-century gold rush camp which started the town.
From Valdez, you can enjoy activities like ice climbing, rafting, hiking, kayaking, sightseeing, camping, flight seeing, take an Alyeska Pipeline tour and of course, fish for World Class Salmon and Halibut Fishing! Other summer activities include spectacular flightseeing by helicopter, affording spectacular views of mountains, glaciers, historical sights, and Prince William Sound. Raft nearby rivers floating underneath towering waterfalls. Kayaking is another way to explore the region up close and personal. Hike or bike historic Gold Rush trails.
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