Capturing the Moment

  One of my favorite photos of the day. This scene was on tripod hill, about 1,000ft up. The cloud layer was just above us, but we could see forever just underneath it. The lands now known as Cordova, Alaska were originally the home of the Eyak people. The story is that the Eyak people paddled down the mighty Copper River, then found Eyak lake stocked with beautiful red salmon. They decided to stay along the shores and never left. The Eyak people can still be found in Cordova town today, and a trip to the cultural center, Ilanka, is always high on my list of stops. Fast forward to the Spanish explorer, Salvador Fidalgo, in 1790, the current name of Cordova for the townsite has stuck. However it was the discovery of copper in Kennekott, and the need for a port to ship it from, that created the first boom for Cordova. From 1911 to 1938, 200 tons of high grade copper ore moved through the port of Cordova. The economy switched to a fishing town after the ore ran out, and it is still a ...

  High above the little town of Cordova, 1000+ ft up on tripod hill. Eyak lake spreads out below, and the beginning of the Copper River Delta stretches out to the far horizon. Heading into the harbor of the small Alaskan fishing town of Cordova. First Street, Cordova. Little shops and coffee spots, a brewery, grocery store, and a bank all line First Street. Its a pretty easy town to explore in a few hours, but you could explore the surroundings for days. A few guests of mine stopped in and tried some of the local micro-brews. They all gave thumbs up. This building is a one-stop-shop for all your needs. We got a historical town tour from Ashley, the director of the Cordova Museum. One of the oldest buildings on First Street is the Alaskan Hotel. The Bar is down below. And the sign, which fell off during the Good Friday Earthquake of 1964, was put back upside down and remained that way ever since. I liked some of the old signs, like this one, still up and about as you walk around Cor...

  The pond and gazebo at Hollis Henrich's Park. Every week here in Prince William Sound, we get to visit the small fishing town of Cordova. It is quite unique, very beautiful, and not often visited by tour boats. This is definitely an UnCruise kind of stop. We take hard chargers up a mountain, do a historical walking tour with the director of the Cordova Museum, and have time to explore the unique town. Cordova, Alaska, has a rich history shaped by its indigenous roots, strategic location, and economic developments. Here's a quick overview of its history: The tiny, historical town of Cordova, near the Copper River Delta in Prince William Sound, Alaska. Before European contact, the area around Cordova was inhabited by the Eyak people, who thrived on the region's abundant natural resources, particularly its rich fisheries. The Eyak's way of life was closely tied to the land and sea, and they developed a deep knowledge of their environment. The first settlers paddled down ...