Drove to port town of Whittier today which was only about 12 miles away. Had to drive thru the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel which is a multi-use highway and railroad tunnel. At almost 2.5 miles, it is the second longest highway tunnel and longest combined rail and highway tunnel in North America. The tunnel is designed with a single highway lane built over the railroad tracks. Traffic alternates direction every 15 minutes and is stopped completely if a train has to pass through. We also visited the Portage Glacier visitor center and saw at least 6 different glaciers during our 12 mile drive!!
But first, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation center.
Caribou
Porcupine
Bullwinkle...only males have horns.
How did he get in here!!!!!????????
Musk Ox used for Quiviut..fine hair next to skin to keep them warm. It's combed out, cleaned and spun for yarn the native women use for clothing. Sells to the public for 99,00 and ounce!!!!!
Brown bear
Elk
Lynx
Eagle with one wing and will not return to the wild.
2 babies left when a dog scared the Mom off and she never returned. They are 2 months old and being bottle fed.
Wolf
Hotel Aleyaska and Tram up Mt. Aleyaska. This is also a ski area
Wolf
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