Anton Anderson Tunnel

At 2.5 miles, this one lane bi-directional tunnel runs through the Chugach Mountains and is the longest highway tunnel in NA, has six jet turbine fans for ventilation, was designed for -40 F and 150mph winds and can withstand an avalanche. The Alaska Railroad runs through it as well. Neat.

Prince William Sound Glaciers

June 25th 2007
alright, the glacier cruise. we drove down to whittier, about an hour south of Anchorage to catch the boat. the population of Whittier is about 200 or so. Most of the residents live in one of two condo buildings that are connected to the school and downtown by a system of tunnels since they get such an enormous amount of snowfall every year. unfortunately the kidddies don't get snow days but they ... 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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