Introduction to Valdez

• History
• Maps
• Photo Albums
• Accommodations
• Tours & Attractions
• Fishing
• Transportation
• Events
• More information about Valdez

History

The Exxon Valdez Disaster
Written on the 10th anniversary of the wreck of the oil tanker.

Valdez Museum & Historical Archives
A look at the town's past and the exhibits in the museum.

Valdez Gold Rush Database
This huge site assembled by the Valdez Museum & Historical Archives lists 2,800 people who took part in the stampede through Valdez.

Maps

Valdez & Area
A dozen Valdez-related maps ranging from state-wide to highway and trail maps have been posted.

Photo Albums

Valdez Photos
Forty summer photos of the town, area and wildlife by Roy H. Hansen.

Valdez Winter Photo Album
Seventeen photos of the community and area by Murray Lundberg.

Tours & Attractions

Alaska Backcountry Adventures
Based at the Worthington Glacier airstrip north of Valdez, offering helicopter skiing and snowboarding trips.

Anadyr Adventures
From Valdez, explore Prince William Sound by sea kayak.

Era Helicopters
Spend an hour touring Valdez and Prince William Sound from the air.

Goodhand Charters
Offering day or overnight trips in Prince William Sound that include whale and wildlife viewing, and sea kayaking.

Pangaea Adventures
Based in Valdez, offering sea kayak tours as well as hiking, rafting and sailing trips.

Stan Stephens Cruises
See the wildlife and glaciers of Prince William Sound on 6½ or 9½-hour tours.

Valdez Heli Camps
"The only company to truly provide helicopter, snowcat, ski touring, lodging and meals in a relaxed and friendly setting in Alaska."

Valdez Heli-Ski Guides
The oldest and largest heli ski operation in Alaska, with 13 guides and 3 Astar helicopters.

Fishing

Fish Central
Halibut and salmon charters, sightseeing trips, and boat and tackle rental.

Northern Comfort Charters & Tours
Three vessels available for halibut or salmon fishing, or sightseeing trips.

Valhalla Charters
Fish for salmon or halibut from the 33-foot sportfisher Heimdall.

Transportation

Alaska Marine Highway
Full information on the state ferry system.

Richardson Highway
An illustrated guide to traveling the highway.

Valdez U-Drive
Located at the airport, renting late model cars, trucks, and vans.

Events

Valdez Events
A complete list by the Convention and Visitors Bureau.

More information about Valdez

City of Valdez

Trans Alaska Pipeline
Complete information on the history and operation of the pipeline whose terminus is at Valdez.

Valdez Convention and Visitors Bureau
Lots of information on local attractions and businesses.

Photographs are © 2004 by Murray Lundberg, Valdez Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Valdez Small Boat Harbor