Whittier
Whittier has a varied and rich cultural history in addition to being breathtakingly beautiful. The Chugach Natives of Prince William Sound first used the Whittier area as part of their portage route for accessing the Turnagain Arm. Russians and Americans exploring the region also used this passage as did prospecting miners who quickly learned that the Whittier area was the quickest passage from the Sound to Cook Inlet and Interior regions. The current city abounds in historical significance, too. Whittier was established by the U.S. Army during World War II as the location was nestled amidst mountains and blanketed by thick cloud cover making discovery of the port city difficult. (Whittier, Alaska, USA)
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