Valdez to Homer

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After leaving Wrangell-Ellias National Park we headed south to Valdez on the eastern side of Prince William Sound. After a few days, we took the ferry to the western side of the sound ; and proceeded to Homer on the Kenai Peninsula.

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Photos

Worthington Glacier
This glacier is located at the top of Thompson Pass just before dropping down into Valdez.

Bridal Veil Falls in Keystone Canyon
Keystone Canyon has 20-plus beautiful waterfalls. From 1910 to 1916, copper and gold mining flourished in the Valdez area. There were attempts to build a railroad through the canyon and into the copper country. Rival railroad corporations fought a gun battle in the canyon to secure a right-of-way-north of Valdez. A tunnel, which was built at the time, can still be seen as you drive through the canyon.

Low Tide at Port Valdez
Valdez was a major port for military freight during WWII.

Valdez
In 1964 a 9.2 earthquake struck 45 miles west of Valdez. The quake triggered an underwater landslide creating tremendous waves that washede away the Valdez waterfront, drowning 30 people on the dock. In 1967 the town was condemned and relocated to its present site. Fifty-two buildings were moved 4 miles west.

Oil Tanker
On Good Friday, 1989 the tanker Exxon Valdex struck a reef about 25 miles outside of Valdez causing the largest spill in N. American History (before the Gulf disaster).

Valdez Glacier
Taking the Ferry from Valdez to Whittier saves ALOT of driving. Plus the ride is beautiful. We must have seen hundreds of otters floating on their backs.

View of Kachemak Bay
This view is from our campground. We stayed here for 4 days.

Kachemak Bay
This photo was taken at the end of the Homer Spit, which is a 4.5 mile remains of an ancient glacier. Archeological finds reveal that the Spit was used by humans long before written history.

Family of Sandhill Cranes
Sandhill Cranes partner for life and care at least one year for their young ones. This family was seen near our campground in Homer on the Kenai Peninsula.