"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do.
So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails."
- Mark Twain
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Whittier
Photo Credit: Ethan Kuzina
Photo Credit: Taylor Murphy
Nestled between Anchorage and Prince William Sound, Whittier, Alaska is a port town on the banks of Passage Canal. Whittier is the perfect place to explore Alaska's natural beauty, providing access to nearby Emerald Cove Trail and Portage Pass Trail as well as Chugach State Park further northwest. Considered the gateway to Prince William Sound, this small port town is a popular stop on Alaskan cruises.
Learn More About Whittier
Prince William Sound Museum
Cozy museum that tells the history of Whittier.
Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel
North America's longest automobile tunnel.
Portage Pass Trail
A relatively challenging hike on the Portage Pass Trail ends with a rewarding glacier view.