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Seward Alaska
Seward lays its claim as the gateway to the stunning area that contains
the Kenai Fjords National Park. Mount Marathon is also in
the area of Seward. The town holds a celebration each year on the
4th of July and includes a race to the peak.
The area around Seward also contains a large amount of fishing areas and
activities including kayaking. If you are planning on coming to
Alaska on a vacation, Seward is well worth the time and effort.
The city of
Seward is located on the Southern coast of Alaska, in the southeast part
of Kenai Peninsula at the start of Resurrection Bay.
The city of Seward has a milder climate that most of Alaska and is
important since the port can stay open all year around.
The city of
Seward is named after the former Secretary of State William Seward, who negotiated
the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867 for a little over 7 million
dollars. The first settlers arrived in the area around 1900
and most came to help build the railroad which later became the Alaska
Railroad. This is the Southern end of the railroad which goes
North from here.
The town of Seward finds itself as a beneficiary of all the railroad traffic,
since it must go through the town. The town of Seward is also home
to a large fishing port and the economic center for the Kenai
Peninsula. Big game hunting and wildlife tours can be found in
this area which is largely timbered with huge mountains.
Alaska Cities
You can find many
Alaska Cities to visit while on a cruise in
Alaska. We are providing information about some of the most popular cities.
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