Icebergs

Saw lots of ice floating in Prince William Sound. The ice calves from the Columbia Glacier into the sound and was partially responsible for the Exon-Valdez oil spill in 1989 (the third mate was in charge and was trying to avoid the ice when they ran aground).

Valdez to Seward and the Kenai-Fjords NP

July 31st 2010
Geo: 60.1042, -149.442Saturday, 7/31/2010 – The weather so far had been very nice. A little overcast from time to time but no rain. That changed this morning. Foggy and misty rain for most of the day. We were up early and availed ourselves of the B&B's breakfast. Pretty standard free breakfast offered by most chain motels these days but not terrible – cold cereal, bagels w/ ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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