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There are various places along the highway near Valdez where you can stop for a close look at the pipeline. It cost $8 billion to construct it, but we were told it paid for itself in just 18 months! The pipe is 48” in diameter and 1/2 “ thick. The pipeline is on a beam that can move, and it is elevated in places for animal crossings. A machine goes through the whole pipeline every 2 weeks to scrape the sides and check for problems. They call it a “pig” because it makes a squealing noise as it goes through.
Written Nov 3, 2012
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There are some BEAUTIFUL waterfalls you can check out before you get to Valdez. There's Bridal Veil Falls, Horsetail Falls, and a few others that offer great photo opportunities!
Written Aug 10, 2005
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Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn (100 Harbor Drive.)
1 Review and 122 Opinions Best Western is a nice hotel in a great location - right at the harbor, next to several restaurants...
2 Reviews and 79 Opinions The hotel looks a little weather-beaten on the outside, but the rooms are clean and comfortable. It...
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Valdez is located in an incredible fjord setting on Prince William Sound and surrounded by the Chugach Mountains. The entire area is very picturesque. Valdez has an interesting history. In the winter...
North America's northernmost ice free port
Ice free, meaning that the port does not freeze over in the wintertime, but not glacier free or iceberg free. The Columbia Glacier continually calves ice into Prince William Sound which can make for...
Valdez is a great place to meet people from all over the world. Camping can be somewhat tight, so call ahead...it's worth it! Be sure to look into boat charters so you can try to catch "the BIG ONE."...
Valdez, as a turistic town, hasn't much to offer, but there are some nice activities for you. The town is located on the north shore of Port Valdez and is the southern terminal of the Trans Alaska oil...
Valdez is a great place to visit and live! Come enjoy our endless snow in the winter and sun in the summer. Great views of waterfalls, mountains and water life. Excellent fishing, hiking and biking.
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