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July 31st-Icy Straight Point-Hoonah

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August 4th 2012
Today we docked at Icy Straight Point. Icy Straight Point, which is the waterway we arrived on, was supposedly a port created by the cruise industry. Contrary to this, this port which is actually a one mile walk to the tiny town of Hoonah, is true Alaska. We only planned one excursion this day which is probably good since it was a very rainy, cold day! We stayed on the ship until about 10 and then ... read more

North America » United States » Alaska

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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