Alexander Archipelago - Wikipedia
WEBThe Alexander Archipelago (Russian: Архипелаг Александра) is a 300-mile (480 km) long archipelago (group of islands) in North America lying off the southeastern coast of Alaska. It contains about 1,100 islands, the tops of submerged coastal mountains that rise steeply from the Pacific Ocean.
Alexander Archipelago | Alaska, Map, History, & Facts
WEBAlexander Archipelago, group of about 1,100 islands (actually the tops of a submerged section of the Coast Ranges) off the coast of southeastern Alaska, U.S. Named by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey in 1867 to honour Alexander II, tsar of Russia, the islands are included within the Tongass.
Alexander Archipelago - islands - Alaska Handbook
WEBThe Alexander Archipelago is a group of islands located in southeast Alaska. It stretches from Cross Sound and Icy Strait to Dixon Entrance in the south. The Alexander Archipelago island stretches for 280 miles. Managed by: US Forest Service. Public Land: Tongass National Forest. North Pacific Ocean. Island: Alexander Archipelago.
Prince of Wales Island - Travel Alaska
WEBPrince of Wales Island is one of the islands of the Alexander Archipelago in the Alaska Panhandle. It is the fourth-largest island in the United States and the 97th-largest island in the world. It covers an area of about 2,577 sq mi.
Prince of Wales Island, Alaska - WorldAtlas
WEBMay 11, 2022 · Prince of Wales Island is the fourth-largest island in the United States and one of the islands of the Alexander Archipelago in the Alaska Panhandle. Located just a three-hour ferry ride from Ketchikan , the island stretches across 2,230 square miles, making it a flawless destination for adventurous tourists who come to Alaska to paddle ...
The Top 12 Attractions in the Alexander Archipelago - Komoot
WEB1 day ago · Whether you love hiking or cycling, Alexander Archipelago is a region where 12 hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Wildlife Watching in Alaska's Alexander Archipelago
WEBCombine bear and whale watching in Alaska on our photography trip to the untouched corners and islands of this spectacular destination.
Top 15 Hikes and Walks in the Alexander Archipelago | Komoot
WEBSep 21, 2024 · Browse the best walks in the Alexander Archipelago and see interactive maps of the top 15 hiking trails and routes.
Admiralty Island Province - U.S. National Park Service
WEBJan 23, 2017 · Admiralty, second largest island in the massive Alexander Archipelago, dominates the northern half of the Panhandle. The island is more or less half way between Juneau and Sitka. It is 96 miles long, northeast to south, and about 30 …
Alexander Archipelago - Alaska Guide Co
WEBAlexander Archipelago is a large group of islands in Southeast Alaska. It makes up a large portion of the Alaska panhandle and run parallel to the Coast Mountains of the mainland. The islands are covered with temperate rainforests consisting largely of western hemlock, and Sitka spruce.