Alaska indian arts offers demonstrations by traditional craftsmen. Our mission at noaa fisheries alaska regional office is the sciencebased stewardship of alaskas marine resources and their habitats in the gulf of alaska, eastern bering sea, and arctic oceans. The city, at the heart of the inside passage alaska marine highway, is located in the southeastern part of the state, on the gastineau channel. Dnr land records search portal alaska department of.
Be sure to ask the hotel staff about visits from historical figures and then head back to relax in your hotel room after a long day of sightseeing tours and. At an elevation of 20,310 feet, alaskas denali is north americas highest peak. Show locations on map click the pin and drag it to reposition the map. October 8, 1914 may 6, 1984 was an american democratic politician.
Some onethird of the state lies within the arctic circle and about fourfifths is underlain by permafrost. Alaska district office, bureau of reclamation, december 1964. Rabans book, which began as a project to navigate alaskas inside passage, is a. Onboard the alaska railroad, every season offers unique advantages. Point bridget state park is located 39 miles north of juneau. This enduring story of life, adventure, and love in alaska was written by a. Geographical and historical treatment of alaska, including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government. For 25 years, weve helped more visitors than anyone else with the alaska activity guidebook and map, the alaska app and more. United states department of interior, bureau of reclamation. The financial decline of the russian american company, paired with the crowns uncertainty it could defend its north american holdings, forced alaskas sale. Mathilde kendler has put the family history of this now defunct juneau industry down in a book, kendlers.
In 1784, the first russian settlement in alaska was established on kodiak island at three saints bay. Hed read up on the coastlines history the mythology of the pacific. A bestselling book and critically acclaimed movie, into the wild tells the tale of one young mans search for meaning in wilderness that ends in an abandoned bus in alaska. Tiny haines, alaska, is ninety miles north of juneau, accessible mainly. Juneaus history in a nutshell the land and the sea provided such an abundance of food and natural resources that these original settlers enjoyed a productive and creative lifestyle. Therefore information concerning the availability of some. He served as the first governor of the state of alaska from january 3, 1959 to 1966, and again from 1970 to 1974. We provide answers to over 2 million searches every day, helping 35. Alaska railroads winter travel is spectacular as well.
United states this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. Canada apply for an alaska airlines canadian credit card. The book database used by this website is maintained by the independent booksellers association. Alaska marine radio directory 1980, 1981, 19841986, 19901996 aleknagik barrowbethelclarks pointdeadhorsedillinghamekukking salmonnakneknomenikolskist. Today it resides in the alaska state museum in juneau. Kashevaroff apk building 395 whittier street juneau ak 99801. Fishing is excellent during salmon runs in the fall off berners bay beaches and in cowee creek. Hear bob tell his storythe experience that changed his life and why he wants to give back.
The history of alaska dates back to the upper paleolithic period around 14,000 bc, when foraging groups crossed the bering land bridge into what is now western alaska. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. In fact, attracting visitors with its native heritage, prospector history and incredible scenery, juneau has been a worldclass travel destination since the early. A lively, takealong account of alaskas sweeping history made vivid with historical photos and entertaining essays. The name alaska derives from the aleut word alaxsxaq also spelled alyeska, meaning mainland literally, the object. This book is a moving account of the daytoday explorations and activities. Beachcombing, wildlife viewing, hiking, and boating are among the diverse opportunities available. Alaskas coastal communities depend on healthy marine resources to support commercial and recreational fisheries, tourism, and the alaskan way of life. The alaska communities served by the byway each have their own indigenous and modern culture, fascinating history and beautiful scenery. This has often involved major public voting and endless government meetings. Alaska airlines history by decade 1930s the company that we grew out of to become alaska airlines was born in 1932 when linious mac mcgee painted mcgee airways on the side of a threepassenger stinson and started flying out of anchorage, and mine owner wesley earl dunkle loaned money to pilots steve mills, charlie ruttan, and jack.
About the alaska state archives our history and collection. Passage to juneau by jonathan raban lifes choppier waters. A sea and its meaning reprints by raban, jonathan isbn. Newpages guide to indie bookstores in alaska the best list of independent alaska bookstores alaska bookstores is news, information, and guides to literary magazines, independent publishers, creative writing programs, alternative periodicals, indie bookstores, writing contests, and more. The hammer museum is dedicated to the history of the hammer in human society. This book is an interesting informative book on the history of juneau, alaska. Historic preservation the city and borough of juneau. Alaska state museum juneau 2020 all you need to know. The entire haul was welded off behind an airtight stainless steel door during a ceremony in may 1940. Our subscribers helped us narrow down the top alaska shore excursions for ketchikan, juneau, skagway, haines and victoria, bc.
During 1888, more than 60,000 people arrived in alaska in search of gold. View all hotels near alaska state museum on tripadvisor. Government eventually replaced mining as the main industry followed by tourism. Visit all the famous landmarks nearby and snap a few pictures for the scrapbook. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. Tour juneau, alaska by the books a suitcase full of books.
Blue mussel cabin alaska department of natural resources. Alaska became one of the united states of america in 1959 and over the following decades in juneau history, many people have campaigned to move the state capital elsewhere. Sheltered from the pacific ocean by a belt of islands 75 miles 120 km wide, it lies at. The story of patsy ann by nancy warren ferrell and from the patsy ann website. When you book a room at one of the historical hotels in juneau, youll experience the past come alive. If you want to include me in your history book as the best. Some of the pictures that this book has in it include the following. Youve found alaskas most trusted information source. Alaska hunting maps by species, alaska department of fish. A natural wonder, wildlife hotspot and cultural jewel, juneau is rich in history, art, music and native heritage. Its an outdoor enthusiasts paradise, a shoppers trove and a food lovers dream not just the state capital, but the beating heart of southeast alaska.
Historical vignettes of juneau, alaska hearthside books. From the beach on chatham strait, look across the inside passage toward sitka. Alaska history and geography class flashcards quizlet. See more ideas about alaska, church camp and juneau alaska. Born in valdez, alaska, egan is one of only two governors in the states history along with current incumbent bill walker to have been born in alaska. Juneau, city and borough, capital since 1906 of alaska, u.
The klondike gold rush, often called the yukon gold rush, was a mass exodus of prospecting migrants from their hometowns to canadian yukon territory and alaska after gold was discovered there in 1896. The cultural heritage of all the indian tribes of the northwest coastal areas is readily evident in juneau and the surrounding area. Before this weeks talk of alaska about the best alaskabased books, we opened up voting to the listeners to get their input into what the top10 alaska books should be we received tons of. The alaska marine highway gained federal recognition in 2002, when it was named a national scenic byway for its scenic, cultural, and archaeological qualities. This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy. The alaska state archives was established in 1970 in order to preserve permanently valuable government records that document alaskas history and make these records available in a secure, professional, and responsible manner. From shoulder seasons may 1530, september 115 and prime travel time between june 1 and august 31, there are options for all schedules. Located in the gastineau channel and the alaskan panhandle, it is a unified municipality and the second largest city in the united states by area. In 1999 it was discovered at the american museum of natural history in new york city and repatriated with great ceremony. Alaska history well, some of it anyways the united states purchased alaska from russia in 1867 and on october 18, formally took control in the russian america capital of sitka. At the time of european contact by the russian explorers, the area was populated by alaska native groups. The resulting book is an informationdense collection of personal stories shared through a didactic prism of shared knowledge about birds, colonial history and new physics. Topics covered include native lifestyles before contact with the europeans. Juneau white pages phone books in alaska ak whitepages.