Approaching College Fjord

College Fjord Scenic Cruising

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August 30th 2009
Geo: 60.9611, -148.087After leaving Glacier Bay, we had a lot of sea to cover, as we were cutting across the Gulf of Alaska to reach our final point. On Sunday early afternoon, we entered Prince William Sound – of Exxon Valdez "fame" – and again found ourselves passing through incredibly beautiful fjords. I was surprised by the sudden appearance of dozens of fishing boats ... 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