On Tatitlek Ave north of Egan Drive, on the right when traveling north.
On the morning of October 4, 1980 the M /S PRINSENDAM, a 427 foot-long luxury cruise ship with 329 passengers and 190 crew members, was enroute to Japan after sailing up the Inside Passage from Vancouver. At 1:00 a.m. she broadcasted a distress . . . — — Map (db m310629) HM
Near Worthington Glacier Road, on the right when traveling south.
The south side of Thompson Pass was the steepest part of the military trail across the mountains. Savage snowstorms could make travel through the pass difficult and dangerous. On two occasions freighters left gold unattended while they sought . . . — — Map (db m311101) HM
On Egan Drive at Tatitlek Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Egan Drive.
This plaque is dedicated in honor of Alaska’s 50th anniversary of statehood. Recognizing the leadership of William A. Egan, Alaska’s first elected governor. October 18, 2008. “We love our great United States of America . . . and we will never have . . . — — Map (db m310637) HM
On Egan Drive west of Chenega Ave, on the right when traveling west.
This device is known as a “scraper pig”. Scraper pigs are used to remove wax deposits from the inside of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Wax, a natural component of crude oil, collects on the walls of the pipe thus reducing oil flow. These pigs are . . . — — Map (db m310613) HM
Near Worthington Glacier Road, on the right when traveling south.
Glaciers stretch and contract as they flow over bedrock slopes and around corners. When they stretch past their stress limits, cracks called crevasses appear Open and ShutCrevasses often start with a “crack”, sounding similar to that made by . . . — — Map (db m311379) HM
On Egan Drive west of Chenega Ave, on the right when traveling west.
In the early 1900’s this wagon was used to carry passengers and freight on the 371 mile trail between Valdez and Fairbanks, todays Richardson Highway. The trip took 7 to 9 days. In winter, sleds were used. Automobiles began replacing horse drawn . . . — — Map (db m310608) HM
On Richardson Highway (Alaska Route 4 at milepost 13.9).
The U.S. Army arrived at Valdez during the Gold Rush to build a trail into the interior. They found the Valdez Glacier impassable much of the year. To bypass the glacier, they cut a narrow trail along the walls of rugged Keystone Canyon. The “Goat . . . — — Map (db m49611) HM
Miners in 1897 built the Valdez-Eagle Trail. In Klondike Gold Rush, it was used for telegraph lines to Fairbanks. 1910 upgrade, called the Valdez-Fairbanks Wagon Road, under Gen. Wiles P. Richardson, improved for wagon use in the Keystone Canyon . . . — — Map (db m257002) HM
On Richardson Highway (Alaska Route 4 at milepost 15.3).
On the far side, just above the water are the remains of the old sled trail, used in the early days. It was cut out of the rock, just wide enough for 2 horses abreast. 200 ft. above can be seen the old goat trail. This road was used till 1945. — — Map (db m49610) HM
Near Worthington Glacier Road, on the right when traveling south.
Ice worms really do exist. Not only go these tiny creatures live in Alaska legends, they also live on many Alaska glaciers. What are they? Ice worms are segmented annelids, similar to earthworms. Two species are known to exist, both about a . . . — — Map (db m311377) HM
On Richardson Highway (Alaska Route 4 at milepost 15).
“The Iron Trail” by Rex Beach describes these events and this area.
This tunnel was hand cut into the solid rock of Keystone Canyon and is all that is left of the “railroad era” when nine companies fought to take advantage of the short route . . . — — Map (db m49609) HM
On Egan Drive west of Chenega Ave, on the right when traveling west.
This bell was used for many years in “Old Valdez” to summon the volunteer firemen. From its perch in the thirty foot tower next to City Hall, it could be heard up to 5 miles away. The steam fire engine depicted here has been fully restored and is . . . — — Map (db m310611) HM
On Pioneer Drive west of Meals Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Peter Toth is best known as a 'humanitarian' artist with a dream to honor the American Indian. Peter, his hands poised with hammer and chisel, has traveled throughout America for over 20 years fulfilling a mission to create his personal gifts of . . . — — Map (db m296604) HM
Near Worthington Glacier Road, on the right when traveling south.
Where to Find a Glacier You’re more likely to find glaciers at high elevation or close to the poles. Growing at Elevation Glaciers can form wherever winter snowfall exceeds summer melt. At higher elevations, you’re more likely to find . . . — — Map (db m311650) HM
Near Worthington Glacier Road, on the right when traveling south.
Worthington Glacier has been designated a National Natural Landmark This site possesses exceptional value as an illustration of the nation’s natural heritage and contributes to a better understanding of the environment 1968 National Park Service . . . — — Map (db m310602) HM
Near Worthington Glacier Road, on the right when traveling south.
Worthington Glacier Through Time Twenty thousand years ago, this spot was under 4,000 feet of ice. Will Worthington Glacier grow again? 2,000 years ago: A Valley of Ice Imagine this entire valley filled with ice. During the last ice age, . . . — — Map (db m311096) HM
