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Unalaska
Port of Dutch Harbor
Unalaska
OFFICIAL 2015 VISITORS GUIDE
Much of the land on Unalaska, Amaknak and
Sedanka Island is privately owned by the
Ounalashka Corporation.
Adventure
& Discovery
All recreational use of OC land requires a permit
JW
A permit can be obtained at our office located at 400 Salmon Way
“Thank you for respecting
our property and keeping
it clean so that others
may enjoy it.”
Birder’s
Paradise
SG
Welcome to
Welcome to
Unalaska and the
International Port
of Dutch Harbor.
You are in the heart
of the Aleutians
and will marvel at
the “Un” common
natural beauty
of our island and
the “Un” common
friendliness of our
community during
your stay.
While visiting our office you can:
- Get hiking trail information
- Visit our cultural library
- See our collection of Unangan baskets, sculptures, art and more.
400 Salmon Way | P.O. Box 149, Unalaska, AK, 99685 | 907.581.1276
Shirley Marquardt
Mayor of the City of Unalaska
Unalaska
Absorb the rich history of the
Hiking
& Exploring
have you visiting our home.
Our community center houses
an array of athletic opportunities
including indoor running, racquetball,
yoga, swimming, and a weight &
cardio room if you still have energy
to burn. If you are ready to relax,
you’ll find internet access and a rich
Phenomenal
collection of resources on Alaska and
Wildlife
Aleutian history in our delightful and
creative library, or you can sit on a
bench and watch the Humpback whales
feeding in the bay.
If you are a birder or angler, you have
truly found paradise. After a day of
hiking and exploring our 38 miles of
back roads and ancient Unangan trails
or fishing for salmon, halibut and cod
in our sheltered near shore waters, you
can relax and unwind in one of our local
restaurants with cuisine from Vietnam,
Japan, Europe, and Mexico, then rest
for the next day’s adventure at the
beautiful, Grand Aleutian Hotel.
For the 17th year in a row, we are the
Number One Fishing Port in the nation
for seafood landings, and our docks are
busy for much of the year landing over
700 million pounds of prime Alaskan fish
and crab. We are a unique fishing town,
and you will not experience anything like us
in Alaska. I know that you will love your visit
to Unalaska/Dutch Harbor and will have the
adventure of a lifetime.
Take care, and hope to see you in 2015!
Unangan culture in the Museum of
the Aleutians, Drive or hike to historic
WWII sites, and enjoy the natural
bounty of our waters and hills as
you fish and berry pick without the
prospect of any bears that might be
doing the same thing! There are many
wonderful adventures waiting for you
in Unalaska, and we are pleased to
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1 Welcome
3 Traveling to Unalaska
4 WWII in the Aleutians
6 Museum of the Aleutians
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8 Cathedral of the
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PLANE, FERRY, OR CRUISE SHIP
Travel to Unalaska by boat, such as
the Alaska State Ferry, cruise ship,
personal sail boat, or by plane.
Bering Sea
Yachters from around the world stop
here for days, weeks or months.
Several full service dock facilities offer
multiple berths with long and short
term moorage for vessels up to 200
feet in length.
11 Unalaska, Ice Free Port
Alaska
Located in the middle of
the Aleutian Island chain,
approximately 800 miles
southwest of Anchorage.
YACHT or SAILBOAT
10 Unalaska Fisheries
Travel
Plans
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Table of
Contents
Unalaska
YEAR ROUND
Paciﬁc Ocean
12 Fish of Unalaska
14 Marine Wildlife
CELL PHONE SERVICE
Cell phone service may be sporadic
or unavailable depending on your
carrier. Connection options are
available through retail
outlets on the island.
16 Weather
17 Parks, Culture, & Recreation
18 Map
20 Hiking in Unalaska
22 Birding in the Aleutians
24 Aleutian Adventure
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1-800-642-0066
CRUISE SHIPS
ALASKA STATE FERRY
Between April and September
cruise ships sail to this unique
region of Alaska.
The ferry runs a 4-day scenic trip from
Homer, Alaska with stops along the way
to Unalaska/Dutch Harbor.
APRIL - SEPTEMBER
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Dutch Harbor or Unalaska?
26 Aleutian Plants
There is an unsubstantiated story, that in the late 1700’s a Dutch ship anchored up in what was
then known as Ulakta Harbor, a naturally very deep and protected harbor along the south shore
of Amaknak Island.
28 Calendar of Events
Agunalaksh
30 Makushin Volcano
31 52 Real Things
to do in Unalaska
32 Coast Guard
The indigenous Unangan
(Aleuts) called their island
Agunalaksh, which roughly
translates to “close to the
mainland.”
Iliuliuk
The main village on the island
was called Iliuliuk which refers
to the curvature of the bay.
Ounalashka
Russian fur traders came to
the islands in the mid-1700’s
and eventually referred
to the island and village as
Ounalashka. After the United
States bought Alaska, the U.S.
Board of Geographical Names
standardized the spelling to
Unalaska.
Dutch Harbor
The Russian population
at the time dubbed that
body of water Dutch
Harbor. During WWII,
the military referred to
the entire area as Dutch
Harbor as did the people
that came here later to
work in the commercial
fisheries industry.
Amaknak is commonly referred to as the Dutch Harbor side.
Today, the two names are used interchangeably to identify the area. Technically, they are both within
the limits of the City of Unalaska, which encompasses all of Amaknak Island and the northeastern end
of Unalaska Island. In 1980 the two were connected by the “Bridge to the Other Side.”
Photograph Courtesy of Brett Richardson
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CLOTHING
Embrace the weather - it can be
unpredictable. We recommend
that you pack clothing that can be
layered for sun, wind, and/or rain.
CAMERA
Bring a camera!!
Photographic opportunities are
truly endless.
LUGGAGE
Pack all medicines, valuables and an
extra set of clothes in your carry-on.
Due to weight capacities
& weather factors, there is a chance
your luggage might be delayed.
PAST
JUNE 4, 1942
WWII
- IN THE ALEUTIANS
Jeff Dickrell
Author & History Teacher,
Unalaska City High School
Bombing of Fort Mears in Dutch Harbor (Amaknak Island)
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BEFORE : APRIL 1941
AFTER : JUNE 4, 1942
24-bed Unalaska hospital
For more on World War II in the Aleutians
please visit the Aleutian World War II Visitor
Operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
UAA-HMC-0506-series4-5-4
The impact of World War II in
the Aleutian Islands remains one
of the most visible features that
dot this remote landscape today.
Quonset huts, barracks, and
former gun emplacements blend
with Unalaska’s modern physical
features, providing visitors
and locals alike with a unique
opportunity to explore this part
of United States history.
UAF-1970-11-20
Center, the Ounalashka Corporation, and
the Museum of the Aleutians.
The United States military paid little
attention to the Aleutian Islands prior
to WWII. A naval exercise in 1934 was a
disaster due to weather, and Navy PBY
airplanes were allowed to fly out only
in summer. A treaty with Japan forbade
the building of bases in the island chain.
All of this changed in 1938 when Japan
announced it would abandon the treaty.
The U.S. military began looking in earnest
at the options for base building.
Navy Ships in Dutch Harbor (Amaknak Island).
Ballyhoo Mountain in the background. ASL-P338-0431
The decision to use Dutch Harbor as the
main naval base did not come easily. Little
flat ground, and a harbor that was too small
for turning large vessels, were balanced by
the fact that the navy already had a radio
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Photographs Courtesy of Alaska State Library.
decisions. Priority one was to build a
runway in Dutch Harbor. This was done
in nine days and is still used today.
The second was to evacuate the native
Unangan (Aleut) people from the entire
chain. The decision was ill planned and
carried out with no regard for the victims’
well being. Eight hundred eighty-one
people from eight villages were sent to
makeshift camps in southeast Alaska. There
the discomfort and lack of care resulted
In May 1942, a Japanese naval force of two in high death rates among the youngest
aircraft carriers and several smaller ships and oldest of the culture, losses that are
steamed 180 miles southwest of Unalaska still felt today. A week after the attacks on
Island. Their mission was to neutralize the air Unalaska, the Americans discovered that
base at Dutch Harbor and destroy its ability the Japanese had occupied two islands
to attack Japan. In a strange compromise, on the western end of the chain, Attu and
due to the lack of flat ground, American Kiska. A concentrated attempt to bomb
the enemy from the islands failed, so a
airfields had been built 100 miles
new tactic was
east, at Cold Bay, and 80 miles west,
developed. This
“ON JUNE 4TH,
on Umnak Island, Cape Field. On
was the building
June 3rd, at 6 A.M., eleven Kate
DUTCH
WAS
of airfields closer
bombers and six Zero fighters
and closer to
attacked the base. The Americans,
ATTACKED AGAIN
the enemy-held
having broken the enemy code,
islands. By the
BY ELEVEN ZEROS,
were prepared. Finding no airfield,
end of August
the planes dropped their bombs
NINE
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AND
1942, a major
on the Army barracks of Ft. Mears.
base was opened
This tightly packed cluster of white
AN ADDITIONAL
on Adak Island.
buildings housed most of the
This
shifted
PUNCH OF ELEVEN
9,000 men on the island. More
operations
from
bombs fell on radio stations and
VAL
DIVE-BOMBERS”
Unalaska further
anti-aircraft positions. No Japanese
west. The base
planes were shot down. Strangely,
at Dutch Harbor
communication with the American airfields
soon
became
a
minor
support
center.
failed during the attacks. No planes came to
the defense of Dutch Harbor. Over the next A year after the Japanese attacks on Dutch
24 hours, American aircraft searched for the Harbor, the Americans invaded Attu, and
Japanese. A few unsuccessful attacks were in nineteen days of heavy fighting cleared
it of the enemy. Two months later, the
made against the small fleet.
On June 4th, Dutch was attacked again by Americans landed on Kiska expecting the
eleven Zeros, nine Kates and an additional same fanatical resistance. Instead, they
punch of eleven Val dive-bombers. Having discovered the Japanese had evacuated
photographed the base the previous their entire force. This ended the Aleutian
day, the Japanese dropped bombs that Campaign but not the American presence
destroyed fuel tanks, and a ship used for on Unalaska, which lasted until the war
power generation (the Northwestern), as ended.
PRESENT
station and weather observatory in place
here. The private buildings that made up
the village on Amaknak Island were bought
and construction began in the summer of
1940. Six months later, the Naval Section
base was commissioned, with an air station
completed by September 1941. When
the war began in December of that year,
the base at Dutch Harbor was ill defended.
Only a major artillery position on Ballyhoo
Mountain was completed.
well as smaller random targets. Once again,
communication with the airfields failed. In
total, less than fifty men were killed in action.
As the Japanese steamed away westward,
the Americans made two important
Photographs Courtesy of: NB - Natalie Beckett, BR - Brett Richardson all others provided by the CVB staff.
WWII remnants
WWII Radio Station
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The sunken ship
Northwestern
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The Museum of the Aleutians is a state-of-theart cultural center of the Aleutian Islands and the
Unalaska community. The Museum opened its
doors in 1999 with the mission to collect, preserve,
and research the ethnography and history of the
Aleutian Islands Region. Through actively growing
ethnographic, Russian/American,
“ALEUTIAN
WWII, and artwork collections,
the Museum provides stimulating ARCHAEOLOGISTS
permanent and changing exhibits,
as well as a home to researchers HAVE COUNTED AT
and community events.
LEAST 25 KNOWN
Academic research on the Aleutian Islands reaches back to the late
19th century, and prehistoric cultural development is continuously
explored through anthropological studies and archaeological
fieldwork to date. Aleutian archaeologists have counted at least 25
known prehistoric village sites within a 2-mile radius of the Dutch
Harbor Airport, and there are doubtless many more sites waiting
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The Aleutian Islands chain is made up
PREHISTORIC
of approximately 100 islands in a 1,250
mile range, separating the Bering Sea
VILLAGE SITES
to the north and Pacific Ocean to the
south. Volcanic, foggy, and windswept,
WITHIN A 2-MILE
these islands have been home to the
RADIUS OF THE
Unangan (also known as Aleut) culture
for thousands of years. Given the harsh
DUTCH HARBOR
climatic condition of sea life, it is not
surprising that the Unangan developed
AIRPORT”
and shaped their culture to co-exist with
the unique environment that defines the Aleutian Islands.
Ioann Veniaminov (1797-1879), a Russian Orthodox priest
and the Unangan’s first ethnographer, identified adaptability
as one of the key cultural characteristics that enabled the
Unangan people to develop and sustain a complex maritime
lifestyle for at least 10,000 years.
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to be discovered and documented. Chert and
The adaptation of indigenous language,
obsidian projectile points, worked and decorated traditions and subsistence skills that are many
bone root picks, ivory needles, and whale bone centuries old are continued today through
bowls are just a sampling of the artifacts from native culture camps, exhibitions, publications,
these archaeological excavations
and research.
that are yours to view and enjoy at “CHERT AND OBSIDIAN
The Museum
the Museum of the Aleutians. By
works with local
analyzing these objects, one can PROJECTILE POINTS,
artisans, scientists,
come closer to understanding how
and
WORKED AND DECORATED anthropologists,
the Unangan people thrived in the
linguists to help
Aleutians.
BONE ROOT PICKS, IVORY preserve the
time-honored
The most important survival
skills and
method for early Unangan culture NEEDLES, AND WHALE
traditions
was subsistence living--surviving off
of the
the land and natural environment- BONE BOWLS ARE JUST
Aleutians’ first
and consisted of understanding
inhabitants,
and utilizing every aspect of A SAMPLING OF THE
as well as to
island topography. Kayaks, called
ARTIFACTS FROM
keep abreast
iqyaks or ikyaadak in Unangam
of the most current
Tunuu (the Aleut language), were ARCHAEOLOGICAL
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scientific research
commonly used for hunting marine
passing through
mammals, such as seals, whales, and EXCAVATIONS”
This gut parka (kamleika) was primarily made of
our neighborhood.
sea otters, in the dangerous open
seal, sea lion or walrus intestine, and was used
seas. Ethnographic studies suggest that all parts The Museum also works closely in partnership
for waterproof protection while kayaking or
of an animal were incorporated into daily life, as with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Marine
for tide pool hunting and bird egg collecting.
evidenced by the archaeological record as well as Advisory Program, helping to bridge the gap
When dry, the gut parka is not very flexible
by the continuing oral tradition to this day. Gut between scientific biological research and the
and tears easily. When wet, the gut becomes
parkas, or kamleikas, were made by sewing seal local community by hosting the Forum of Alaska
soft and flexible and fits the wearer’s body.
or sea lion intestine together, capitalizing on the Marine Issues lecture series, which is open to
material’s waterproofing and weather-protective the public. It is through endeavors such as these
Museum of the Aleutians, 314 Salmon Way
capabilities. Kamleikas are still made today, and that we can strive to better understand this
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examples of these are on permanent display in exceptional part of the world.
the Museum’s Special Collections Gallery.
Photographs Courtesy of MOTA - The Museum of the Aleutians, AB - Ali Bonomo
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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
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SLEEP STUDY
24 HR EMERGENCY CARE
EXTENDED 24 HR EKG TESTING
PHYSICAL THERAPY &
KENESIO TAPING
COUNSELING FOR:
MENTAL HEALTH &
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
DENTAL SERVICES
Iliuliuk Family & Health Services Clinic
Unalaska/Dutch Harbor Community Health Center
Phone 581-1202 | After Hours 581-1233 | Emergencies Dial 911
www.ifhs.org
Photograph Courtesy of Ali Bonomo
The
CATHEDRAL
of the HOLY
ASCENSION
of CHRIST
The oldest cruciform-style
Orthodox church in
North America
When a visitor is planning a trip to the City of Unalaska and the International
Port of Dutch Harbor, more likely than not a photograph of the Cathedral of the
Holy Ascension of Christ has crossed his or her desktop. The cathedral, the oldest
cruciform-style Orthodox church in North America, stands as a sentry on the front
beach and is the most photographed landmark in the Aleutian Islands.
The cathedral was completed in 1896 and stands on grounds where Saints have
walked and that have housed Orthodox chapels since 1808. Surprisingly, within
the cathedral are portions of the older churches that are the history of the site.
Specifically, the chapel dedicated to St. Sergei of Radonez houses the original
Iconostas from the 1808 chapel, with the exception of the royal doors which are
from the church built by Fr. John Veniaminov in 1825.
The chapel originally dedicated to St. Innocent of Irkutsk, houses the Iconostas
from the 1825 chapel that Fr. John built, with the exception of the royal doors which
are from the original chapel constructed in 1808. The site, declared a National
Historic Landmark in the 1970’s, has undergone a restoration which has removed
it from the listing as one of the twelve most endangered historic landmarks in the
world. Phase two of the restoration, which has been ongoing since 1997, includes
the restoration of the nearly 700 icons and relics within the cathedral.
The cathedral and the church grounds have been a
cornerstone in the lives of the Unangan/Unangas since the
introduction of orthodoxy. Although the church has been
in Unalaska for only a brief moment in time considering the
documented 9,000-year history of Unangan occupation,
the church has solidified its importance to the Unangan
people over the ensuing years and the tumultuous times
of “Americanization” and, especially, during the evacuation
of the indigenous population during World War II. The
relationship began with Veniaminov’s protection of the
people from the cruelty of enslavement, grew with his
dedication to the artistic
THE CATHEDRAL
traits of the Unangan
people and his belief
AND THE CHURCH
in the importance of
GROUNDS
tradition and culture. His
HAVE BEEN A
creation of an alphabet for
CORNERSTONE
Unangam Tunuu allowed
IN THE LIVES OF
the indigenous population
to move forward in time,
THE UNANGAN/
changing the way that they
UNANGAS
were able to document
SINCE THE
their own history. Over the
INTRODUCTION
years, the church has given
OF ORTHODOXY.
a sense of community
when it was desperately
needed, and the people have reciprocated with their
unfailing faith and by being the caretakers of the physical
church, maintaining the structure as best they could, even
in times of total destitution.
The Bishop’s House, a neighboring structure, was built
in 1882 in San Francisco, dismantled and shipped to
be reassembled in Unalaska for Bishop Nestor.
Unfortunately, he was lost at sea on his way to
Unalaska, and never lived in the house. The
Bishop’s House is the only surviving remnant
of a cluster of church buildings that once
included a seminary and school. The Bishop’s
House is slated for restoration during
a third restoration phase planned
by the Unalaska Parish.
Still an important part of village life, regular
services are held on Saturday evening at
6:30 and Sunday morning at 10:00. All are
welcome to attend. Bear in mind
that attendees stand during the
services and the services are
conducted in a mixture of
English, Unangam tunuu, and
Old Church Slavonic.
This woodblock print, entitled “September Afternoon” by Ray
Hudson depicts one of the restoration projects completed on the
Russian Orthodox church in 1997.
THE ORTHODOX CROSS HAS SEVERAL SYMBOLS IN IT
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1 The top cross represents the sign
saying “King of the Jews” ([ICXC]
Greek for Jesus Christ), placed there
by the Roman soldiers as a joke, but
now regarded as the truth.
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2 Second cross is the arm board to
which Christ’s hands were nailed.
3 The third is the most important.
It represents the foot board where
Jesus’ legs were supported. This
allowed the person being crucified
to hold themselves upright and
keeping them alive, until they were
too tired and allowed themselves to
suffocate.
It also represented the fact that
Jesus suffered on the cross, wrenching
the board in his agony. This shows he
was truly human, not a pain-free god.
Lastly it represents the two other
men crucified on the cross with Jesus.
The man on the left did not believe
and was sent down to hell, the man
on the right believed and was sent
to heaven. Therefore the third cross
piece always points UP to Jesus’ right.
Interpretation courtesy of Jeff Dickrell
UNALASKA
PORT OF DUTCH HARBOR:
AND ITS
Alaska Fishery
National Landings
9.8 billion pounds
2013
58%
7%
Chris Hladick, City Manager
ROLE
BERING SEA
FISHERIES
UNALASKA
RESOURCES
PACIFIC OCEAN
OF THE
BERING SEA
JAPAN
by FRANK KELTY
Historically our community has benefited
from the rich fishery resources of the
Bering Sea. For the past 17 straight years,
Unalaska has been the nation’s number
one commercial fishing port in terms of
pounds landed and either first or second
product landed.
In 2013, Unalaska’s commercial fishing fleet
landed 753 million pounds of fish and
shellfish at the Port of Dutch Harbor, at a
dollar value of 197 million dollars. In 2006,
Unalaska broke its own national record with
landings of 911 million pounds valued at
165 million dollars.
Following the The Magnuson- Stevens Act
in 1976 ▼ the Pollock fishery in the Bering
Sea quickly became the nation’s largest and
most valuable fishery; in 2013 the Pollock
fishery had a harvest of 3.0 billion pounds
at an ex-vessel value of 406 million dollars.
◀ In 2013 Alaska’s fishery landing totaled
5.7 billion pounds which was 58% of the
nation’s landing of 9.8 billion pounds. In
2013 Unalaska landings of 753 million
pounds accounting for 13% of the State of
Alaska landing of 5.7 billion pounds and
7 % of the total nations total landing of 9.8
billion pounds.
The seafood industry of the Bering Sea is
Support services encompass a wide
the economic engine for the community.
range of businesses such as diesel
Unalaska processors and local businesses
repair, electrical, and electronics, freight
provide employment, processing, and
forwarding, hydraulic, refrigeration
support services for the
services, logistical support ,marine
approximately 300 licensed
pilots/tugs & maritime agencies,
IN UNALASKA,
vessels that fish the Bering Sea
gear replacement and repair,
and Aleutian Islands for Pollock, WE REALIZE THAT
stevedoring, vehicles rentals,
Pacific Cod, Halibut , Sablefish, THE HEALTH AND
warehousing, vessel haul outs and
Crab, Sole , Rockfish, Herring,
SUSTAINABILITY OF welding.
and Salmon.
THE BERING SEA/
No other fishing community in the
ALEUTIAN ISLANDS region has the capacity to support
The Seafood Industry of this
region is also a major economic FISHERIES IS
commercial fishing in the Bering
force for the State of Alaska.
CRITICAL TO OUR Sea/ Aleutian Islands.
It is the state’s largest private
In Unalaska, we realize that the
COMMUNITY’S
sector employer, providing over
health and sustainability of the
SURVIVAL.
40,000 jobs and is second only
Bering Sea/Aleutian Island fisheries
to the oil and gas industry in
is critical to our community’s survival.
providing revenues of over $100 million to
We strongly support sustainable and well
the Alaska general fund.
managed fisheries that have been and will
Unalaska is unique among Alaska’s coastal
continue to be an economic foundation
communities in the support services it
bringing prosperity and growth for
provides for the Bering Sea fleet.
Unalaska for years to come.
ALASKA
753 MILLION POUNDS
Russia
Alaska
Canada
SEATTLE
During WWII, Dutch
Harbor became a sea
base for amphibious
planes and submarines,
again because of the
natural port features of
deep water, protected
bays, and being free of
ice year round. During
the war, there were
9,000 troops stationed
at various forts on the
island. Evidence of the
military’s presence is
visible today, with many
bunkers and WWII era
buildings, some of which
are still in use.
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“Fish and seafood products are shipped from Unalaska to
markets around the world, both foreign and domestic.”
Arctic Exploration in
the Beaufort Sea and the
Chukchi Sea will have
a significant impact on
this community. Dutch
Harbor is becoming
a major staging area
in support of Shell
Oil’s exploration
efforts to the north,
and will continue to
be important to the
industry if they move
from oil exploration
to production in the
years to come.
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Bering Sea
for the past
17 YEARS
Pacific Ocean
3 MILES OFFSHORE
In 1976 Congress passed The Magnuson- Stevens Act, increasing
Russia
the United States Exclusive Economic Alaska
Zone (EEZ) fromCanada
3 miles to
200 miles off shore, essentially eliminating foreign fishing fleets
from fishing the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands.
In the early 1980s, the huge Pollock/Pacific Cod fisheries of the Bering
BeringAmericanized,
Sea
Sea began to become
first through the development
of the offshore catcher processor fleets, followed by the onshore
development with the building of large multi-species processing
PacificPoint
Oceanand Kodiak.
plants in Unalaska, Akutan, King Cove, Sand
PORT of DUTCH HARBOR
* in terms of pounds landed
The Port of Dutch
Harbor is the only
deep draft port that is
free of ice year round
on the west coast of
Alaska from Unimak
Pass, west to Attu,
north to the Bering
Straits, and south to
Canada. Unalaska is
unique among Alaska’s
coastal communities in
the full array of support
services provided.
Because of the wide
variety of services
provided, no other
community in the region
has Unalaska’s capacity
to support shipping and
commercial fishing.
THE MAGNUSON- STEVENS ACT
UNALASKA
#1
The Port of
Dutch Harbor,
located on
Unalaska Island,
has a rich Aleut
(Unangan) history
dating back at least
10,000 years. There
have been many
habitations near
the bay due to the
natural protection
of the sand spit that
forms Dutch Harbor.
In the 18th century,
Russian fur traders
first sailed here.
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during that time frame in dollar value of
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5.7 BILLION POUNDS
UNALASKA
RUSSIA
IN THE
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Located just
fifty miles from
the Great Circle
route to the
Orient on the
Bering Sea Coast,
the community
of Unalaska sits
in the heart of
the North Pacific
and Bering Sea
fisheries.
The City of
Unalaska,
home to the
International Port
of Dutch Harbor,
encompasses
twenty-seven
miles of ports
and harbors,
and is one of
the busiest and
most prosperous
stretches of
coastline in
Alaska.
ALASKA
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The Port of Dutch
Harbor is intensively
planning for the future
and the City of Unalaska
is interested in meeting
the demands of industry
in the most efficient way
possible. It is expected
that the Port of Dutch
Harbor will continue to
be a vibrant economic
hub far into the future.
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Fish of
Unalaska
For accurate seasonal
fishing dates, and fishing
license information
please visit:
www.adfg.state.ak.us
KING SALMON: FRESH & SALTWATER
The King Salmon, formally known
as the Chinook salmon is the
largest species in the Pacific
salmon family. King Salmon spawn
in larger and deeper waters than
other salmon species.
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FLOUNDER: SALTWATER
Flounder are a group of flatfish
species. They are found at the
bottom of coastal lagoons and
estuaries of the Northern Atlantic
and Pacific Oceans.
Pacific cod live on the shelf edge
and upper slope in waters 300
to over 800 feet deep during the
winter and move to shallower
waters in the summer.
Mid
-May — Ju
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Pink salmon or humpback salmon is
the smallest and most abundant of the
Pacific salmon. During their spawning
migration, males develop a pronounced
humped back, hence their nickname
“humpies”.
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Red salmon, also called Sockeye salmon
or Blueback salmon, is found in the
Northern Pacific Ocean and rivers
discharging into it. Red salmon is the
third most common Pacific salmon
species, after Pink and Chum salmon.
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PINK SALMON: FRESH & SALTWATER
RED SALMON: FRESH & SALTWATER
HALIBUT: SALTWATER
The halibut is the largest flat fish.
Halibut live at depths ranging from a
few to hundreds of meters. Although
they spend most of their time near
the bottom, halibut may move up in
the water column to feed.
Though similar to, and often confused
with, trout, Dolly Varden are actually
a char. Both freshwater-resident and
sea-run populations occur in both the
northern and southern forms.
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KELP GREENLING: SALTWATER
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Kelp Greenling is found on kelp beds
and on sand bottoms in the rocky
inshore areas of the northern Pacific.
They are frequently caught by hook
and line, fishing from shore or skiff, as
well as speared by divers.
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CHUM SALMON: FRESH & SALTWATER
The chum salmon may also be known as
Dog salmon. Most Chum salmon spawn
in small streams and intertidal zones.
They spend one to three years traveling
very long distances in the ocean.
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During their ocean phase, Silver salmon,
also known as Coho salmon have silver
sides and dark-blue backs. Both males
and females show a pronounced hook
on the nose.
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MARINE
WILDLIFE
Reid Brewer
Former Associate Professor/ Unalaska Agent
Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program
School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
University of Alaska Fairbanks
“Endangered
Steller sea lions
and threatened
Northern sea
otters are regular
sights near
Unalaska,
preying upon
local fish and
invertebrate
species.”
The Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands are home
to 450 species of fish and invertebrates, 50
species of sea birds and at least 25 species of
marine mammals. The biological productivity
of this area is driven by the seasonal differences in
exposure to sunlight and availability of nutrients.
The long summer days allow phytoplankton to
grow, while winter storms raise nutrients from
the sea floor. This combination of sunlight and
nutrients allows for a prolific food web which
results in a diverse and abundant ecosystem.
Fish and invertebrate species in Unalaska are often
seen as the result of sport and subsistence fisheries.
Commonly captured fish species include Pacific
halibut, Pacific cod,
many species of
salmon and rockfish,
sculpin, greenling,
various species of
flatfish and others.
Many species of
invertebrates can be
seen on intertidal
beach walks and
others are captured
in various fishing gear.
Local invertebrate
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species include Red
King crab, Tanner crab, Razor clams, Butter clams,
Gumboot chitons, Shield limpets, Blue mussels, and
north Pacific giant octopus. Intertidal invertebrates
include a vast array of seastars, urchins, anemones,
snails and seaweeds.
Each summer in the Bering Sea, 40 million to 50
million seabirds feed and make nests. The abundance
of seabirds is often driven by the availability of food
sources, migration routes, and changes in the rates of
mortality. Near Unalaska, the predominant species
include Bald eagles, ravens, cormorants, guillemots,
and various species of gulls. Other species sometimes
seen include horned and tufted puffins, murres,
shearwaters, fulmars, auklets, kittiwakes and species of
albatross. Oystercatchers are prevalent throughout
Unalaska as are several species of sea ducks like the
Spectacled and Steller’s eiders.
Unalaska also plays host to a suite of marine
mammals all capitalizing on the prolific food web.
Humpback whales feed in Unalaska Bay in July and
August before they migrate to their winter calving
ground in Hawaii. Endangered Steller sea lions and
threatened Northern sea otters are regular sights near
Unalaska preying upon local fish and invertebrate
species. Rare but occasional sightings include
Harbor porpoises, Pacific white-sided dolphins, Dall’s
porpoises, and Harbor seals. Occasionally Orcas
(Killer whales) will visit the outer bay looking for fish
or mammal prey.
Though most of species described above are seasonal
visitors in the summer time, others are year-round
residents that seem perfectly happy with winter
weather. One thing is for certain, Unalaska and the
Aleutian Islands offer a door-step view of some of the
most spectacular wildlife in the world.
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PARKS, CULTURE, & RECREATION
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Wonderful
Weather
“THE MEMORY
OF A PERFECT
UNALASKA
SUMMER DAY
WARMS THE
SPIRITS AMIDST
THE DEEP
DARK BLEAK
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While out walking and touring the community, stop in at one of our seven local
parks and playgrounds. Our Memorial Park located on the waterfront of the
original townsite of Unalaska is one you will not want to miss. The park honors
our native residents, fisherman lost at sea as well as our veterans who served
in the Aleutians during WWII. Flags from all our service branches fly proudly
throughout the park.
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City of Unalaska
1. Sitka Spruce Park
- Playground - Walking Trails - National Forest
- Restrooms - Pond - Grill - Picnic Tables & Benches
The facility offers many
programs and activities and
can be used for a nominal
drop in fee.
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2. Expedition Park
- Gazebo - Picnic Tables - Grill - Fire pit
3. Town Park
- Gazebo - Playground - Portable Restrooms
- Picnic Tables & Benches - Grill
4. Tutiakoff Field
- Soccer Field with Goals - Restrooms - Bleachers
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5. Memorial Park
- Benches - Historical & Memorial Monuments
- Boardwalk
6. Tanaadakuchax Park
- Playground - Basketball Net & Pad
- Picnic Tables - Grill
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7. Ounalashka Community Park
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- Softball Field - Pavilion - Picnic Tables & Benches
- Grills - Tennis Court - Outdoor Basketball Court
- Walking Path with Fitness Stations
Photograph Courtesy of: AB - Ali Bonomo,and CVB staff
The Community Center
completed a renovation
in December 2011. The
renovation saw upgrades
to all aspects of our facility.
We increased the size of
our cardio and weight room
fitness areas, added a new
music area with two sound
proof music rooms and a
larger area that houses a
baby grand piano available
for public use.
The facility also has two
racquetball courts, a full size
gymnasium, multipurpose
dance room, teen room,
a fully equipment art and
pottery room, commercial
kitchen, shower and locker
rooms and an after school
childcare area.
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the sweet reddening salmonberries tucked,
growing and ready for picking. The sound
of “whoosh” carried over the breeze excites,
and you turn just in time to see humpbacks
blowing and sounding in the bay. After years
of living here, you aren’t surprised when you
see that long time residents still carry cameras
with them everywhere they go, and say to
each other, “Can you believe this day?”
Count a day like this, along with a million
other reasons, why Unalaska is one of the most
beautiful places in the world, and keeps
folks in love with it even through the
hardest of winters.
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BY LYNDA LYBECK-ROBINSON
In the deepest dark of a bleak midwinter
morning, when the winds can shake the
eaves; when the cold seems insurmountable
and endless, there is one thought to warm
their spirits: The memory of a perfect
Unalaska summer day. Throw open the
windows, and, depending on where you
stand, the scent of the sea and windswept
tundra, greets you. Beyond, a water colored
emerald landscape dotted with purple lupine,
crisp white daisies smiling with golden eyes
gently wave and turn toward the sun, while
flocks of young grey crowned rosy finches,
lapland longspurs and sparrows dance with
almost a hundred summer bird species over
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The Unalaska Parks, Culture and Recreation Department welcomes you to
our wonderful community of Unalaska. With Unalaska’s inclement weather
the community realizes the need for exceptional indoor recreational
facilities. The PCR Department has three major facilities and seven parks
and playgrounds. We hope you take a moment and stop in and visit our
Public Library, Community Center or our Aquatic Center.
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A williwaw is defined by Webster’s New
World Dictionary, in part, as a “sudden,
violent, cold wind blowing down from
mountain passes toward the coast in far
northern latitudes as on the Alaskan coast
fronts that form out over the Pacific Ocean
and Aleutians.” In the Aleut Dictionary/
and Bering Sea, and move over the Aleutians
Unangam Tunudgusii, compiled by Knut
from west to east. They actually
Bergsland, 1994, it is described
“THERE’S
determine much of the weather over
as a “squall, whirlwind (wind
Canada and to some degree the
raising up smoke on the sea),
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lower 48 states. The weather is one
or wind coming from different
WEATHER,
of the main topics of conversation
directions.” This is just one of the
JUST BAD
if you live and work in Unalaska/
extreme weather phenomena
Dutch Harbor, and may determine
that occur in the Aleutians. The
CLOTHES.”
any outside activity you may be
area has been dubbed the
participating in. You definitely dress in layers
cradle of storms; the birthplace of the
and keep in mind, to quote a local, “there’s
winds. The wind is kicked up by what
no bad weather, just bad clothes.”
are known as the Aleutian lows, low
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BY BOBBIE LEKANOFF
We hope you enjoy your stay and if you
have any questions about one of our
programs or facility hours please call our
main number 581-1297 and we will be
happy to answer any of your questions.
Photographs Courtesy of: AB - Ali Bonomo
RB - Rich Bye, PCR Staff, and CVB Staff
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Informational boards
located around
town with important
historical information.
Unalaska Business Locations
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United States Post Office
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Museums & Historical
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11. Ounalashka Corporation
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Grand Aleutian Gift Shop
Key Bank
(pg. 25)
22. Alyeska Trading Company
23. Orthodox Cathedral (pg. 8)
24. Dutch Harbor Fast Food
25. Arctic Chiropractic (pg. 33)
26. Memorial Park
Margaret Bay Cafe’
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Norwegian Rat Saloon
Grand Aleutian Hotel
20. Unalaska Public Library (pg. 35)
21. Parks & Recreation (pg. 17)
(pg. 36)
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17. Aleutian Chiropractic (pg. 23)
18. City Hall (pg. 35)
19. United States Postal Service
(pg. 29)
2. WWII Visitor Center (pg. 37)
3. LFS Marine Supplies (pg. 15)
COFFEE
(pg. 21)
Haystack
Hill
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Unalaska Police Department
Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
(pg. 33)
Red Fish Electronics
Dutch
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bridge looking
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sub building –
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of Dutch
Harbor – trench
information –
next to OC, in the
Museum parking
lot
Forced to
Leave 22 July
1942 - Across
the water from
the Russian
Church
Naval radio
station – big
brick building
The S.S.
Northwestern
information
board – Biorka
Dr. and Delta
Way
Alaska Native
Service
Hospital
– along
haystack hill,
overlooking
Unisea, and
the APL crane
Dedicated to
the people
relocated to
Southeast
Camps - City
Hall
Underground
Hospital –
down East
Point Road
by Josh Good
Close to Town
The five following trails are close to town and easy to access.
While being known for its maritime abundance, Unalaska is also home to
many stunning terrestrial opportunities. Hiking trails of Unalaska Island
perforate the treeless terrain providing access to protected bays, stunning
panoramas, derelict World War II remains, and plants, flowers, and wildlife
unique to the Aleutian Islands.
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The road to Summer Bay, and the
Overland Pass Road both lead to tons
of hiking possibilities. These next trails
are further from town, and while walking
is always an option, it’s quicker to get a
ride.
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Peace of Mind
The Ugadaga Trailhead is on Overland Road. The trail travels
less than two miles downhill to sea level from its start at about
800 feet. The trip down the Ugadaga Trail is always quicker
than the uphill return trip.
The Peace of Mind trail is named for the state one is able to reach while
wandering the hills of the Aleutians- or sitting in the now defunct sauna
on the shores of Beaver Inlet. To get to the Peace of Mind trailhead, start
on the Summer Bay side of Overland Drive. At the lowest switchback
in the road there is a pull out that leads to the unmarked trail. The trail
starts at about 400 feet and reaches a high point around 600 feet. A
steep hill near the half-way point covers 500 feet of elevation in less than
½ mile. Once at the bottom of the hill, there are a few stream crossings
before the trail skirts around a marshy lowland and lake. Stay to the right
of the lake as you head down the trail to make it to the beach.
For most hikers, it is just less than an hour each way.
The 3 mile trail takes about 90 minutes to hike each way.
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An old military road (closed to cars) leads up
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Iliuliuk
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The peninsula that forms
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water for which our Port is
named) has a gated road
that leads to the very end.
It is a great walk yielding
views of Iliuliuk Bay.
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There are many trails that are easily accessed from town. Others require a short drive to
reach the trail head. No matter your hiking experience, comfort level, or interest area,
there are plenty of trails and hiking options to fit what you’re looking for.
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Some trails, like the Ugadaga Trail are historical thoroughfares that have been used to
connect the bygone villages of Unalaska Island. Other trails were used or built by military
personnel whose stations dotted the island, and others still can be used to gain access to
seldom seen or visited areas of Unalaska.
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There are two different points
from which to access Ballyhoo
Mountain, one just past the
airport on Ballyhoo Road, and
one further out Ballyhoo Road
that leads up to Ulatka Head.
Both areas are full of military
ruins to explore, and the
steep hike to the
peak (about
1600 feet.)
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Hiking in Unalaska
Agamgik
About 5 ½ miles out Summer Bay road, the
trailhead for the Agamgik Trail can be found at
an unmarked pull-out just before the bridge at
Humpy Creek. The trail starts just above sea level
and peaks around 600 feet near the half-way
point before heading back down to sea level.
Follow the trail from the parking area to an old
military bridge, and while heading up the hill,
stay on the trail to the left through the valley.
Around ¾ mile in you’ll notice a steep gully
along with a few stream crossings that require
careful entrance and exit.
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Birders around the world know the Aleutian Islands as a spectacular destination! During the summer, an estimated forty million
seabirds nest throughout the Aleutians. Our ice free coastal waters shelter tremendous flocks of wintering waterfowl, and spring and
fall migrations regularly bring Asian strays into the islands.
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SEABIRDS NEST
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Bald Eagles, year round residents, are always seen
about town, and are tallied in the hundreds during the
community’s Christmas Bird Count.
Among shorebirds are the resident Rock Sandpiper and
Black Oystercatcher, and the breeding Least Sandpiper
and Semipalmated Plover. If your timing is right, you’ll see
Bar-tailed Godwits in the spring, and during fall migration
Ruddy Turnstones, Wandering Tattlers, and Sharp-tailed
Sandpiper.
Photographs Courtesy of: AB - Ali Bonomo, SG - Suzi Golodoff, BD - Brian Dixon, AB - Albert Burnham, all others are provided by the CVB staff
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Aside from the pelagic species, almost all our birds are
apt to be found close to town along the roadways, so the
birding is always great (even if the weather isn’t!)
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During a winter walk around town, you may see Peregrine
Falcons chasing Snow Buntings, and Rock Ptarmigan
come down when the snows get deep. You can also see
ptarmigan with their broods during summer months.
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The challenge of winter birding has its rewards in the great
flocks of waterfowl and sea ducks filling the local bays.
Aleutian specialties such as the Emperor Goose, whose
entire world population winters here in the Aleutians,
and the handsome Steller’s Eider, are easily seen and
photographed from the roadways. Scoters, Long-tailed
Ducks, and Harlequin Ducks are also very common. Fresh
water ducks include the Eurasian subspecies of Greenwinged Teal and large flocks of scaup which on occasion
include closely related Tufted Ducks, casuals from Asia.
GRAY-CROWNED
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Accidentals and casual migrants include Brambling,
Wagtails, Warblers, and even the occasional Hummingbird
and Robin.
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DURING THE
Readily seen during the summer months are all the alcids;
puffins, murres, guillemots, auklets and murrelets. This is
the time to seek the tiny Whiskered Auklet, found only in
the Aleutian and Commander Islands and Central Kuriles.
It is possible to see them from the ferry crossing the Pass
between Akutan and Unalaska Islands, or by taking a
charter to the nearby Baby Islands. Be advised to give
yourself extra ‘weather days’ for getting out on the water, as
gales are frequent even during the summer. Other offshore
species include shearwaters, petrels, fulmars, Laysan and
Black-footed Albatross, and occasionally Short-tailed
Albatross and Red-legged Kittiwakes. Easily seen nearshore
are Black-legged Kittiwakes and three species of cormorant,
including the Red-faced Cormorant, seen only in Alaska
and NE Asia.
A handful of songbirds
are year round
residents here, among
them are Common
Redpoll, Snow Bunting,
American Dipper, and
the Aleutian subspecies
of Song Sparrow,
Pacific Wren and
Gray-Crowned Rosy
Finch. Our breeding
birds include Lapland
Longspur, American
Pipit, Bank Swallow
and Savannah Sparrow.
S H E A RWAT E R S
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Unalaska, which is much more accessible than Attu or Shemya, gives birders the opportunity to add to their “life lists” a number of
Beringian endemics, species seldom seen outside the Aleutians. A leisurely walk around town, a drive or tour along the road system,
or a hike along the coast will take you into the varied habitats of a broad list of birds. Layers, light rain gear and waterproof boots are
always a good idea.
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Whether you are a first-time visitor or you are
planning your next trip to Alaska, the Aleutian Islands
offer some of the very best chances for a truly ‘wild’
adventure experience. Free from other people in
many readily accessible recreation areas, you can
truly have a wilderness experience that is all your
own. It takes time to learn a place, especially one with
such vast physical scale and so many possibilities. As
a resident of Unalaska for two decades, I have had
the opportunity to explore much of Unalaska Island
and throughout the Aleutian Chain. It is a great joy
to share my own years of experience with guests and
visitors as I offer a few tips for adventure recreation.
PLAN EXTRA DAYS
JT
Allowing enough days for your trip is the best option for
a successful and satisfying Aleutian Islands adventure.
Weather delays for flights are common between
Anchorage and Unalaska, and can also make it difficult to
extend your trip from Unalaska to smaller surrounding
island villages. Summer time fog, rain and wind can persist
for days at a time. July and August are typically the driest
months, but regardless of when you visit come prepared
for many potential and abrupt weather changes in a single
day. Instead of having a rigid schedule or inflexible plan
in mind for your trip, be ready with a few options and
prepared for changing activities based on what the weather
will allow. Having a range of clothing layers and a warm
hat with you will help keep you dry and comfortable and
prepared for whatever the day brings.
Photographs Courtesy of JT - Johanna Tellman, JW - Jake Whitaker, and CVB Staff
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CLOSE TO TOWN
OCEAN EXPLORING
If you only have a day or two to spend in Unalaska a car
or mountain bike rental will enable you to quickly get to
the starting point of some exceptional hikes. A paved bike
trail along Airport Beach Road brings you to the base of a
quick hike up Bunker Hill; with its historic WWII remains
and stunning 360 degree views of town and surrounding
waterways. Mountain bikers seeking more challenging
terrain will find an extensive network of dirt and gravel
roadways winding many miles through scenic valleys and
mountain pass switchbacks.
Whether you are exploring by sea kayak or aboard a larger passenger
vessel, taking in the spectacular coastal scenery of Unalaska and
neighboring islands from the water is a must-see experience. Stunning
green sea cliffs adorned by delicate cascade waterfalls tower above habitat
so rich that sea birds nest by the tens of thousands. This is extreme Bering
Sea birding at its very best! Get out your life list and join a local marine
bird tour. Just offshore the magic comes alive as immense sky-darkening
clouds of short tailed shearwaters feed in frenzied fellowship among
dozens of humpback whales.
MAPS
Maps of accessible hiking trail routes from Unalaska/Dutch
Harbor are available from the Ounalashka Corporation.
Keep in mind that many of the trails are unmarked and not
maintained in any way. In some cases there is little or no
physical evidence of a trail or it may suddenly disappear
completely. A tip to following these trails is to look farther
ahead and you may see a zigzag streak reappear along the
ridge side in the distance ahead of you. On a clear day,
the treeless vistas enable you to see every detail of the
landscape unfolding in front of you and allow you to find
a route to your own liking. Scree slopes are commonly
encountered and snow slopes persist along some trails late
into the summer, requiring careful steps. A few historic trails
are frequented enough that they are quite easy to follow.
ADVANCED HIKERS
Lengthier backcountry hikes and climbs ranging from a few
days to a week or more extend to the heart of Unalaska
Island’s eighty mile length. A water taxi trip across Unalaska
Bay puts you on route to the glacial cap of Makushin, an
active volcano and the highest point on the island. Or
heft your pack and follow the traditional portage routes
between the island’s three largest inlets.
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Whether it is a prominent mountaintop overlook beneath your
feet, or the spectacular peace of a quiet, calm bay as your kayak
glides through the water, the rewards are unmatched. How about
both on the same day? Guests of ours, a couple who had visited
Alaska each summer for a half dozen years, were awe-struck and
speechless to be standing atop the crater rim of an extinct
volcano, after less than an hour of casual hiking from the beach
where we left our kayaks. With a broad view unfolding before
us of Unalaska Bay, in the distance the steaming cinder cone of
Akutan, the words came finally that this was the most uniquely
beautiful scene that they had witnessed in their Alaska travels.
Thoughts quickly turned to the planning for their future
Aleutians trips.
VESSEL CHARTERS WATER TAXI BIRDING TRIPS WILDLIFE VIEWING
ALEUTIAN ADVENTURE Sports
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Whatever your own ideas for adventure are, you will benefit from
seeking local knowledge and assistance when planning your trip.
Asking questions about gear recommendations and the best spots for
camping and exploring will help ensure that you arrive well prepared for
anything. This is truly the way of life in the Aleutians!
907.581.4489
UNANGAM
HITNISANGIN
ALEUT PLANTS
The trio of umbels most closely
associated on Unalaska Island,
Beach Lovage, Angelica ludicda L.,
(St. Paul Putchky), and Putchky
(Cow Parsnip), each has an edible
and medicinal component.
Overseeing all of the showy plant activity is the beach rye grass, a sentinel of great
stature and elegance, which when used by the Unangan/Unangas, showed its traits
of great utilitarian strength in the work baskets and mats that were made from the
grass. Then it surpassed that strength with the delicate weaving of the smaller, more
decorative items, common in the post contact era, such as decorative baskets, wall
hangings, and wallets.
Sharon Svarny-Livingston
The variety of plants on the islands
of the Aleutians, and particularly on
Unalaska and Amaknak, will amaze most
visitors who are fortunate to visit during
summer months.
AR
Starting at the beach and reaching
the very tips of the mountains, the
absolute green will shock the eye.
Probably one of the most amazing,
and by far the easiest methods
of discovering the plant life of an
Aleutian island, is to simply take a seat
in the tundra. You will be astounded
with the number of wildflowers,
mosses, and grasses within a one foot
square area, completely within the
grasp of your hand.
The stinky fragrance
of Fritillaria
camschatcensis (the
Chocolate Lily), and
its edible roots.
Called a wild rice, the
roots were collected,
boiled, and stored in
oil for winter eating.
They could also be
dried and ground for
use as a “flour”.
Unalaska Orchids
The absolute beauty of the orchids
on Unalaska Island, including the
Lady’s Slipper, Purple Orchid, and the
extremely rare Bering Bog Orchid, are
not to be missed.
SSL
PURPLE ORCHID
BL
LADY SLIPPER
Aside from the simple beauty of the plant life
and the importance of plants to the wildlife of
the area, plants have always been important to
the indigenous people who have inhabited the
Aleutians for millennia. Medicinal knowledge
of the plants is the one aspect of Unangan
healing capabilities that survived the advent
of outside contact. Absent today are the
advanced surgical abilities of the Unangan/
Unangas, as well as the practice of acupuncture.
The demise of both was due to the devastation
of the population, from an estimated 15,000
to 25,000, to a mere 1,875 within 60 years of
contact with European invaders.
Use of medicinal plants requires precise
knowledge of the environment, the seasonal
patterns of native plants, where they grow,
when to collect them (at their most potent
stage), how to prepare them, and how and
in what dosages to administer them. In our
region of the Aleutians, the Unangan used this
knowledge to cure illnesses, alleviate pain, heal
burns and bone fractures, and fight infection.
When we see plants we think of them, not
solely in terms of beauty, but to solve and
balance health needs.
Putchky
Walking from the water, one of the first plants you
will encounter is Honckenya peploides, locally known
as Scurvy Grass. It was the plant that saved many a
Russian explorer from certain death, as it provided
huge concentrations of vitamin C needed to cure
or keep scurvy at bay. Although it tastes best as a
young plant, even the bitter old plants will give you
the vitamins that you need. It was also used as a good
healer for skin conditions, so was typically made
into an ointment. Scurvy Grass is a wonderful beach
stabilizer and can be used in gardens for a great
ground cover.
SG
Cow Parsnip, or Putchky as we call it,
is a wonderful wild celery. Care must
be taken when gathering and eating,
as the sap reacts to sunlight and will
burn your skin. Roots of the Putchky
plant were used as a poultice to help
draw out pain.
LG
Recipe’
YARROW
Angelica
SG
Angelica is prized for its ability at
soothing sore muscles and joints,
for clearing up infections, and, most
surprising, healing the burn of the
related Putchky plant.
SG
The many uses of the Yarrow, from
blood coagulator to blocker of the
common cold makes one wonder about
the use of plants as medicines and how
the uses came about. Many elders
remember the fragrance of yarrow tea
steeping in their childhood homes and
will sometimes just drink a cup without
having any ailments.
WORMWOOD
Beach Lovage
SG
Beach Lovage is the plant used as
wild parsley, though it is much more
exciting than boring old parsley. It
has a definite peppery flavor which
lends itself extremely well in spicing
seafood. Medicinally, the seeds are
used to make a tea for indigestion.
SG
Wormwood was used extensively for
diminishing pain from rheumatism and
arthritis. The leaves and stems were used
either fresh or dried to switch the skin
during a steam bath. The volatile oils from
the plant entered the bloodstream through
the open pores in the skin, easily passing
through the vessel barriers.
Oils and salves were also made from the
plant for joint and muscle aches, as well as
infections and rashes.
A tea was made from the plant and taken
sparingly, as a cure for chest ailments such
as bronchitis and asthma.
Unalaska Flower Favorites
SSL
BOG ORCHID
1 unbaked pie shell
10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup Fiddlehead ferns
1 cup shredded swiss or cheddar cheese
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 clove of garlic, minced
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 cups whipping cream
From the book “Treasured Recipes” by Alice Bish
AB
Photographs Courtesy of: AR - Ashley Robinson, SSL - Sharon Svarny-Livington,
BL - Bobbie Lekanoff, AB - Ali Bonomo, LG - Lynnette Guitard, all others are
provided by CVB staff. Illustrations by SG - Suzi Golodoff
If you don’t have fiddleheads, cooked asparagus can be a
substituted.
Sprinkle bacon and onion in the bottom of the pie shell.
Then layer ferns, cheese and mushrooms on top. In a bowl
whisk the egg yolks. Add the remaining ingredients and mix
well. Pour egg mixture into the pie shell. Bake for 10 minutes
at 450°. Reduce oven heat to 350° and bake until a toothpick
comes out clean, approximately 30 minutes.
There is a vast array of Aleutian flora that
would be too numerous to list, here are a few
examples of local plants with traditional uses.
SSL
Fiddlehead Fern Quiche
In the spring, fiddlehead ferns are a welcome, tasty
treat in Alaska!
WILD IRIS
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HONEY SUCKLE
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FIREWEED
AB
LUPINE
Not all fern fiddleheads are edible.
Fiddleheads, a spring delicacy are young coiled fronds of the
ostrich fern. Nearly all ferns have fiddleheads, but those of the
ostrich fern are unlike any other.
Harvest these succulent stalks of spring, when they are eight
to twenty inches tall, still tender and when the frond is not yet
unfurled. You don’t have to cut the fiddleheads; when bent
they should snap off cleanly.
Community
events
JANUARY
AAC Membership
Meeting & Auction
Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebration
ZS
AUGUST
PCR
MAY
MOTA
KUCB’s Tundra Golf Classic
Unalaska Clean-Up Week
FEBRUARY
AAC Just Desserts
(Classical Music Concert)
MOTA Chocolate Extravaganza
Lions Club Memorial Day
Celebration
Channel 8 Auction
Polar Bear Run
Iliuliuk Clinic
Community BBQ
MARCH
Missoula Children’s Theatre
USAFV Soup-Off Auction
Lions Club Easter Breakfast
JUNE
Women’s Conference
Heart Of The Aleutians Festival
Santa Cruzan Parade
Bobby Johnson Summer Bay
Classic Bike/Run
Camp Qungaayux^
(Unangan Culture Camp)
2013 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL NOMINATION
PCR
NOVEMBER
For more event listings
MOTA Auction
AAC
Aleutian Arts Council
AAC Arts & Crafts Fair
SEPTEMBER
MOTA
Museum of the
Aleutians (pg. 6)
Turkey Trot 5K
Fall Coffee House
Unalaska Triathlon
Summer Solstice 5K
KUCB Radio/
CHANNEL 8 TV
www.kucb.org
Color Run
Blueberry Bash
(pg. 25)
APRIL
DECEMBER
PCR
JULY
CVB Wine Event
Community Art Show
Spring Coffee House
OCTOBER
PCR
PCR
Parks, Culture, &
Recreation (pg. 17)
www.ci.unalaska.ak.us
JT
Firefighters Ball
USAFV
Unalaskan’s Against
Family Violence
Annual Christmas Bird Count
4Th Of July Parade &
Fireworks Display
KUCB Radio Pledge Drive
Moonlight Madness Fair
Ballyhoo Run
Pumpkin Plunge
New Years Eve Firework Display
(pg. 30)
2011 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL AWARD
AWARDED 2010 BRONZE MEDAL in U.S. News and World
Report’s “America’s Best Schools” issue.
FULLY ACCREDITED by AdvancEd. Offering a rigorous
core curriculum in language arts and math as well as courses
in music, art, & world languages. Unangan culture, career and
technical education, physical education, alternative education,
special education, and English as a second language.
RANKS IN TOP 5% of Alaska school districts based on
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MODERN, ENERGY-EFFICIENT FACILITIES that include
gymnasiums, libraries, and an auditorium.
Offering a VARIETY OF CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS
including swim team, wrestling, volleyball, basketball,
cross-country, native youth olympics, band, art club, student
government, battle of the books, and much more!
MODERN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY including
interactive white boards, high speed internet, laptop carts, and
computer labs.
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS with caring and qualified staff,
small class sizes, high academic standards, motivated students,
and parental support.
Run the Island....challenge yourself all year!
JT
FEBRUARY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
NOVEMBER
Polar Bear
Run
Summer
Solstice Run
Heart of the
Aleutians 5K
Color Run
Turkey Trot
Full Sprint
Triathlon
Swim/Bike/Run
5K Run
Run & Raise
2 mile fun run
Bobby
Johnson
Summer Bay
Classic
Triathlon
5K challenge
Ballyhoo
Mountain
run
1600 ft
mountain run
challenge
The 5K is part
of our Heart of
the Aleutians
festivities
Run or Bike
Half marathon
13.1 miles
St. Judes
Children’s
Hospital
www.ucsd.net
John P. Conwell, Superintendent
Jim Wilson Principal | Eric Andersen Principal
Photographs courtesy of: MOTA - Museum of the Aleutians, JT - Johanna Tellman, ZS - Zach Schasteen, Parks Culture & Recreation (running photos: PCR), all others provided by CVB staff
M A KUSH I N
V O LC A N O
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1. See, smell, pick, or press a wildflower
5. Visit the CVB
2. Take a tour with Extra Mile Tours to
get acquainted with the area
6. Call Aleutian Adventure Sports to
schedule an Aleutian adventure
3. Go for a walk on Summer Bay Beach
Makushin
Volcano is an
ice-covered
stratovolcano
located on
Unalaska
Island.
With an
elevation of
5,906 ft, its
summit is the
highest point
on the island.
Most recent
eruption was
in 1995
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4. Venture out to Humpy Cove *
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8. Visit the Unalaska Library
Photographs courtesy of Jake Whitaker
“The extreme summit of Makushin was wrapped in white clouds, and from beneath these the glaciers were seen descending impressively into the sunshine within a thousand or fifteen hundred feet of sea-level. This fine mountain, glittering in its
9. Experience the weather rapidly
change in one day
14. Visit Alaska Ship Supply
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While exploring, Cory pointed out a small rocky outcropping that
appeared higher than anything else we could see. Upon reaching
it, we found ourselves standing at 6,007’! The Alaska Volcano
Observatory puts the summit at approximately 5,906’ which was
just shy of what our two GPS units were reading. We had hiked
more than 15 miles to reach the highest point on Unalaska Island.
We could even make out Shishaldin and Isanotski almost 150 miles
off in the distance on Unimak Island.
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26. Pick up souvenirs at Carolyn Reed
Art & Framing boutique
- Download the free Geocaching app.
30. Watch sea otters play in the kelp
28. Watch the Pink Salmon (Humpy)
spawn in Iliuliuk Creek
31. Beach comb for sea glass on Front
Beach
- Rules JW
from the geocache (or
“cache”), leave something
of equal or greater value.
SS
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TS
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35. Visit Memorial Park
2. Write about your find
3. Log your experience
40. Schedule a halibut charter with
F/V Lucille
at www.geocaching.com.
www.geocaching.com
42. Grab a coffee at Island Grind
Enjoy exploring our beautiful island while searching for the hidden “treasure”
AB
RT
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38
TS
36. Walk around Sitka Spruce Park
planted in 1805
RB
38. Have fun at the annual 4th of July
parade, BBQ, and, watch fireworks
AV
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43. Geocache
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44. Grab a birding checklist and go
bird watching
41. Take a drive over the pass
- Share your experience. Once you find the geocache, sign and date the
logbook, re-hide an item of equal or greater value, leave geocache exactly
how you found it, and share your experience online.
Enjoy searching for this cache, but please do not leave any religious articles.
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37. Get inside a WWII bunker
34. Watch the talented Swan Net crew
untangle nets in front on the hotel
39. Discover a hidden waterfall in
pyramid valley *
in the cache logbook.
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25. Stop by the WWII Visitor Center
to pick up a copy of Fort Schwatka
self-guided tour booklet
29. Pack a picnic and spend the day
hiking the ancient Ugadaga Bay
trail*
33. Get a sweatshirt at LFS
1. If you take something
AM
27. Pick wild salmonberries *
- Pick a geocache to find, then use the app to navigate to its location
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32. Skip rocks at Morris Cove
There are over a dozen geocaches hidden
around the island - just waiting for you to
find them. The first cache in Unalaska/Dutch
Harbor is in an easy “welcoming” location
for folks coming off cruise ships or the ferry.
How it works
23. Set up a charter with Miss Alyssa
Bering Sea Excursions
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20. Compete in the annual Polar Bear
5K run
24. Grab a burger at Dutch Harbor
Fast Food
22. Watch local residents play softball
at Kelty Field
AB
Geocaching is a real-world,
outdoor treasure hunting game
using GPS-enabled devices.
Participants navigate to a
specific set of GPS coordinates
and then attempt to find the
geocache (container) hidden at
that location.
AB
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21. Take pleasure in live music, food,
and games at the annual Heart of
the Aleutians Festival
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– Jacob Whitaker, Unalaska Resident and blogger www.aleutianhiker.com
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19. Snowshoe up Bunker Hill to get a
360° aerial view of the island *
16. Enjoy a hearty breakfast at
Amelia’s Restaurant
17. View wild horses
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18. Volunteer to serve lunch at the
senior center
15. View the native art collection at
the Ounalashka Corporation
KUCB
SPRING
SUMMER
FALL
WINTER
11. Listen to local musicians at Cape
Cheerful Lounge
13. Spot a “Deadliest Catch” boat and
maybe even a captain
DS
showy mail of snow and ice, together with a hundred other peaks dipping into the blue sky, and every one of them telling the
Once we reached the rim of the fumarole we were greeted with
the sight of an almost fluorescent blue pond of water inside!
Moreover, there were dozens of hissing vents emitting substantial
quantities of what appeared to be sulfuric gas. The smell was
noticeable but a gentle breeze kept the vapors at a distance. The
sight was remarkable and it most certainly made our day-and-ahalf trek to the top of Makushin Volcano worth it.
This triumph only motivated us to explore the caldera further and
eventually lead us to the highest point on the volcano.
7. Relish the Sunday brunch at the
Grand Aleutian Hotel
12. Marvel at the Emperor Geese
flocks on the rocks
10. Visit the Museum of Aleutians
work of ice or fire in their forms and sculpture” – excerpt from John Muir’s book The Cruise of the Corwin (1881)
Real things
to do in Unalaska
45. Visit the oldest Russian Orthodox
cruciform-style church in North
America
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46. Take a stroll on Strawberry Hill *
49. Watch an unforgettable sunrise
or sunset
47. Eat at the Grand Aleutian Hotel’s
Wednesday Seafood Buffet
50. Shoot hoops at the PCR
48. Pull out your camera and spend
the day taking pictures
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51. Take a swim or sauna at the
Aquatic Center
52. Have a bonfire on the beach
ET
*The Ounalashka Corporation
owns much of the
surrounding land. Some
activities require that you
purchase a land use permit
to enjoy your recreational
activities.
Permits can be purchased at
the Ounalashka Corporation
Building, located at 400
Salmon Way.
Photographs courtesy of:
AB - Ali Bonomo,
RB - Rich Bye,
ET - Even Terada,
TS - Travis Swangel,
AM - Alyssa Mcdonald,
DS - Debbie Sensky,
SS - Steven Shaishnikoff,
AV - Amy Vanostenbridge
RT - Robert Thompson
MA - Mandy Andersen
BR - Brett Richardson
all others provided by CVB staff
Coast Guard
in Unalaska
ZS
Currently Marine Safety Detachment Dutch Harbor, Alaska is
a small seven person isolated duty detachment and the only
Coast Guard presence for maritime issues within 600 miles of
a major shipping route traversed by over 8,000
deep draft vessels a year.
It is responsible for regulatory oversight and enforcement
of vessel, facility and waterway federal laws and regulations.
The unit also manages safety enforcement for the largest
fishing port in the United States to ensure viability of fisheries
industry and safeguard the economic interest of the United
States. As the sole Coast Guard unit on the Aleutian Islands,
MSD Dutch Harbor also provides support to deployed Coast
Guard cutters and helicopters facilitating personnel transfers
and delivering essential parts.
for a history of Bering Sea Patrol visit
http://www.uscg.mil/history/articles/BeringSea.asp
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Photographs courtesy of ZS - Zac Schasteen, LCML - Lieutenant Commander Mark Labert
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Unalaska / Port of Dutch Harbor Convention & Visitors Bureau
Get in touch with local
experts for the inside
scoop on how make the
most of your visit.
P.O. Box 545
5 Broadway Street
Unalaska, AK 99685
For maps, trail
information and gifts,
stop by the CVB in the
Burma Road Chapel.
PHONE 907.581.2612
TOLL FREE 877.581.2612
Located next to the Community
Center on 5th Avenue.
unalaskacvb@gmail.com
www.unalaska.info
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Printed, in part, with funding from the Citizens of the City of Unalaska.
Unalaska is a
must-experience
destination!
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Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information herein. Rate changes vary
from season to season and are subject to change. Unalaska / Port of Dutch Harbor Convention
& Visitors Bureau is not responsible for any errors or omissions that might occur. Information
contained within this guide does not necessarily reflect endorsement of product or service
by Unalaska / Port of Dutch Harbor Convention & Visitors Bureau nor is it responsible for the
contents of the individual advertisements and listings. The information and maps contained in this
publication may not be reproduced or utilized for commercial use without the express written
consent of Unalaska/Port of Dutch Harbor Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Unalaska
Photograph courtesy of
CVB Staff
Unalaska
Ali Bonomo
Lynda Lybeck-Robinson
OFFICIAL 2015 VISITORS GUIDE
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Manager, Unalaska Key Bank
(907) 581-3311
(800) 539-2968
DUTCH HARBOR SAFEWAY
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