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A charter excursion is a great way to see Alaska's famous glaciers

Shaped by the staggering force of massive glaciers millions of years ago, Alaska’s Inside Passage boasts wildlife-filled fjords and lush island scenery — habitat for bald eagles, sea lions, porpoises and whales. Its mountains are carpeted with majestic forests. Inside Passage Alaska is home to Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian Indians whose history is reflected in towering totem poles. Russian settlers left a legacy of onion-domed churches gleaming with icons.

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In Sitka, the Russian capital of Alaska from 1808 to 1867, the New Archangel Dancers keep the Russian spirit alive. St. Michael’s Cathedral and the Russian Bishop‘s House are also reminders of the Russian presence. Visitors can view Alaska Native artifacts at Sheldon Jackson Museum, totem poles and a cultural center at Sitka National Historical Park, as well as an up-close view of eagles and other birds at the Alaska Raptor Center.

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Yakutat

“Surf City, Alaska”? That’s right. Yakutat, located in the northern reaches of the Inside Passage region, made at name for itself in the late ‘90s as the first Alaska...
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