Today you’ll see a region that was in the news for all the wrong reasons when the Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred in 1989, but which today has made a remarkable recovery. After significant clean-up efforts, the coastline has largely recovered — a testament to what can be done to heal damaged ecosystems.
On a visit to the Valdez Museum, you’ll see exhibits of Native Alaskan art and culture, as well as artifacts from the Gold Rush era, and you’ll learn about the history of Alaska’s Bush Pilots. As we travel around this region, look out for wildlife such as beavers, moose, and bears.