travel united states alaska whittier around the town


Whittier serves as the port dock for Princess cruises bound for Anchorage.
It's located at the north end of Prince Rupert Sound and is cut off from Anchorage and the Seward Highway by mountains and a 2.5 mile single lane tunnel
that also serves as the access for all train traffic.
The small commercial district is spread out around the "New Harbor".

LINK TO WIKIPEDIA'S WEB PAGE ON WHITTIER

TRAVEL: June 2012 -

unless noted otherwise all images copyright d. holmes chamberlin jr architect llc

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View of tiny Whittier dwarfed by the Princess cruise ship, Whittier, Alaska, 2012.



Looking across the new harbor marina, Whittier, Alaska, USA, 2012.



Part of what comprises the "main street," Whittier, Alaska, USA, 2012.



Alaska Sea Kayakers, Whittier, Alaska, USA, 2012.



Train tracks running next to the cruise ship docking, Whittier, Alaska, USA, 2012.
These trains share the


Whittier park/campground with the mountains beyond, Whittier, Alaska, USA, 2012.



Abandoned huge concrete complex called the Buckner Building, Whittier, Alaska, USA, 2012.
This building was the headquarters during WWII for General Simon Buckner who commanded the defense of Alaska.
LINK TO WIKIPEDIA'S WEB PAGE ON THE BUCKNER BUILDING


Distant view of tiny Whittier from the Shotgun Cove Trail east of town, Whittier, Alaska, USA, 2012.




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